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CHRONICLEVol. 36 No. 2 Official Publication of St. Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines PH 0048-8992 Second Quarter 2001

LouisSainthttp://www.slu.edu.ph/

Quarterly Newsmagazine

Engr. Jose Ma. A. PangilinanVP for Academic Affairs

Rev. Fr. Lode Wostyn, CICMDean, College of Human

Sciences

Atty. Ceasar G. OracionDean, College of Law

Dr. Elizabeth Fe-DacanayDean, College of Medicine

Mrs. Mary Grace C. LacanariaDean, College of Nursing

Engr. Robert Randy C. FloresDean, College of Information and

Computing Sciences

Engr. Winston F. ChugsayanDirector, SLUNET

Rev. Fr. Philip E. Borla, CICMSLU Parish Priest

Mr. Virgilio B. ReomaDirector, PICRO

Residence Director, SAMH

Ms. Leony TarayActing Director, Institute ofPhilosophy and Religion

Mrs. Rebecca NuludCoordinator, CCA

Academic Year 2001-2002

New Faces, New Responsibilities ! SLU salutes toIluminada Cabato-Cortes– The Centennial Judge

Read PICRO's interview with her

on page 28.

! Appreciating our Own:learning about indigenousmusic and musical instru-ments from Isikias Picpican,SLU Archivist – page 16.

! Tanghalang SLU: know-ing this group from inside– page 19.

! Know How Our Non-Filipino StudentsThink About Us– page 20.

! Reaching out to thosein need: Joylyn MaeEstepa reports on the ad-ventures and services ofSLU’s Medical OutreachMission Foundation– page 8.

! “Conspiracy theories comecheap nowadays; more sothat spin-doctors aboundlike bean sprouts: every cor-ner farther from the truthbecomes the habitue of pur-veyors of steamy bed scenesas if reminiscent of Sade”- Rolando de la Cruz, ThisSide Up read more in thePerspective on page 10.

L a d sst o L B P rL t o L B a d P ss rList of SLU Board PassersList of SLU Board Passersof National Government Exams,

January � July 2001 on page 25-27

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Entered as second class mail matter at the Baguio City Post Office on September 6, 1971 and published quarterly through the Public Information and Community Relations Office, SLUTel. Nos. 442-3043/2793/2193/ 443-2001 Local 297 � Fax No. 442-2842 � Email [email protected]

Official Publication of Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines , PH 0048-8992

Writers/Contributors: Joylyn Mae Estepa,Atty. Rolando dela Cruz, Josefina Domingo, Dr. Erlinda Manopol, Constance Florentine,Emiliano Micu, Jr., Fr. Paul van Parijs, CICM, Isikias Picpican, Julia Visaya � Student Writers/Artists: FlocerArias, Mike Benafin,Diana Charisse Buen, Elizabeth Daz, Joselito Gutierrez, Deborah Muena, Kate Claire Odiem, Stephen Omaois, Edilberto QuisoraIII, Wyeth Ross Sarol � Computer Layout Artist-Encoder: Ester M. Bersamira � Illustrator/Cartoonist: Aris De Guzman �Photo Credits: Ed Caronongan, MOMFI, Library, CON, PASWAP members.

Editor: Virgilio B. ReomaCHRONICLELouisSaint

“As I leave you, I shall die a little because, with you, I grew roots, grew and blossomed intowhat I am now."

- Mrs. Josefina N. Domingo, former Dean, College of Human Sciences, in her letter to the CHS Familybefore leaving the College in May, 2001. (read the full text of her Letter on page 18)

Words To Cherish:“May the sun shine on your face, a soft wind blow on your back, and gentle rain water theflowers in your life. May you be at peace with yourself, your loved ones and your God”

- Fr. Paul van Parijs, cicm, SLU President, in his tribute speech to the 13 SLU Retirees of the year 2001during a testimonial dinner held on the retirees’ honor on May 19, 2001. (read more from the Excerpt of his Speechon page 14)

As we move on through the path of the future, let us resolve to be more active and betterparticipants in building a just and humane society ... by going out of our way, to reach out tothe needy and less fortunate members of our society without expecting anything in return.

- Ms. Julia N. Visaya, one of the 13 SLU Retirees in her response speech during a testimonial dinner givenin their honor on May 19, 2001. (Read more from the Excerpt of her Speech on page 15)

Bro. Gabriel Coronel, CICM Dr. Robert L. Legaspi Atty. Edgar Avila Mrs. Fatima Fangayen

Rev. Fr. Virgilio Pozon, CICM Ms. Josefina Domingo Mr. Francisco Castillo Mr. Gaston P. Kibiten

Moving on to other endeavors...SLU's Top Guns

in National GovernmentExaminations

Given: Jan. - July 2001

Balbin, Soji M. � 16thPlace � ChemicalEngineering

Cajucom, Marion R. �9thPlace � Nursing

Cortez, Imelda M. � 6thPlace � Social Work

Ildefonso Roderick F. �16th Place � Accounting

Patacsil, Anthony L. � 4thPlace � ElectricalEngineering

Sabling, Zaldy Gamlosen� 4th Place � Architecture

Salinas, Welah F. � 4thPlace � Radiologic Tech.

Saya-an, Sato D. � 7thPlace � MechanicalEngineering

Yañez, Tony Mark Torres� Architecture

SLU'S MEN AND WOMEN

3Second Quarter 2001

One Quarter of Excellence DoneApril, May, and June �- for academes �- is an inter-

esting quarter of transitions and passages. One school yearis ended; another one begins. Familiar people are movingout; new faces are coming in. In a manner of speaking, thisperiod is both an exodus and a revelation time.

Such was the second quarter of 2001 at SLU.

In this Saint Louis Chronicle issue, meet new peoplein familiar positions. Relish also the good deeds of signifi-cant persons who left us: moving-out deans of collegesand heads of offices, moving-out employees (retirees), andmoving-on graduates. Read, for example, the touching let-ter of the College of Human Sciences Dean JosefinaDomingo to her teachers and know that, in schools suchas SLU, managers are also human beings. Read also theresponse speech of Ms. Julia Visaya, one of 13 retirees of2001, and know the gratitude of people touched by SLU.

Events of significance to the university happened dur-ing this quarter:

� the commencement exercises on April 7 and 8that saw the moving forward of 3,534 graduatesfrom nine (9) colleges (See box above)

� the Academic Session on April 6 that consisted ofthree major activities:� the conferment of the Doctor of Laws degree,

Honoris Causa, to Atty, Rafael E. Evangelista;� the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement

� between SLU represented by President Fr.Paul van Parijs, cicm and Baguio CollegesFoundation represented by its President, Dr.Ricardo E. Pama � for the Consortium onM.S. in Civil Engineering; and

� the University Address of Rev. Fr. Paul vanParijs, SLU President, stirring within us the

joy of being part of an ever-expanding centerof excellence

Equally important events happened during this quar-ter. Read about these events in the Quarterly News in Brief�Past Forward� section and the News Features.

Another quarter of academic excellence goes intothe history of SLU. Move on Saint Louis !

Then Came Another Day forHelping Hands

Once again, Louisians were called � and willinglyresponded � to practice the Christian virtue of generositywhen they organized themselves for emergency situationsthis July when typhoon �Feria� mercilessly wrought havocto the city of Baguio, Northern Luzon, part of Central Luzon,and Metro Manila.

With the leadership of SLU Parish and its Social Ac-tion Committee, we gathered the little resources we hadand shared them with those adversely affected by this killertyphoon; first, at one community at Irisan, then within ourown university.

How typhoon �Feria� damaged our lives and liveli-hoods is now part of our national history of disasters. (SeeReport of Damages and Casualties on page 23)

Closer to home, we remember our own students andemployees who were most injured by the calamity. We fea-ture a short story on the late Marben Tumapang, our CACstudent. This is our small way of remembering and wishinghim eternal peace. We also take notice of our fellow em-ployees and students who lost loved ones and properties.May our generous acts, done through our Parish social ac-tion apostolate, encourage them to carry on.

April, May, June: Moving In, Moving On.

SL.Chron

SLU GraduatesSchoolyear 2000-2001

First Sem • Second Sem • Summer

Accountancy and Commerce 1,105

Education 208

Engineering and Architecture 789

Human Sciences 583

Information and Computer

Sciences 338

Law 127

Medicine 4

Natural Sciences 245

Nursing 63

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Total 3,534

Source: Office of the RegistrarSLU

EDITORIALS

4 CHRONICLELouisSaintNEWS FEATURE

SUMMER 2001 SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE AT SLU

The Catholic Deaf Care of De La Salle University-Manila, in coop-eration with Saint Louis University, sponsored a course on SignLanguage that was conducted mainly by Fr. Luke Moortgard. Thecourse was held at the Saint Louis University Ladies ResidenceHall on April 21 to May 13, 2001. The participants came fromBulacan, La Union, Nueva Ecija and Baguio.

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CNS - CIP SUMMER OUTREACH

The College of Natural Sciences - Community Involvement Pro-gram did its Summer 2001 Outreach Activity on April 22, 2001 inBarangay Ucab, Itogon, Benguet. Medical consultations and cir-cumcisions were held during the said activity. The SLU - HSHmedical interns and the SLU College of Medicine ROTARACTmembers took part in this humanitarian program.

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FIRST-EVER POST-GRADUATE COURSE FOR NURSES ANDMIDWIVES

The Saint Louis University Hospital of the Sacred Heart, Depart-ment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in cooperation with the Philip-pine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) Region 1 Chap-ter, organized the first ever post-graduate course focused on thetheme “Our Partners inWomen’s Health Care”. This washeld on May 3 and 4, 2001.There were 76 Rural HealthCare Workers and Midwives whoparticipated. Most of the par-ticipants came from Baguio,Benguet, Mt. Province andPangasinan. Sessions on “Bleed-ing and Infection during Preg-nancy” and “Hypertension InPregnancy” including “Updatesin Modern Contraception" weredelivered by top caliber lectur-ers.

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SLU COACHES ATTENDEDVOLLEYBALL REFEREES’CONGRESS

Every two years the National Vol-leyball Referees Congress isheld for the purpose of upgrad-ing the licenses of volleyball ref-

erees all over the Philippines. This year it was held last May 16 - 19,2001 at the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila.Two SLU Coaches attended: Mr. Henry Fuentes, volleyball coachfor SLU’s varsity team and Ms. Lucia Calgui, SLU’s sports coordina-tor. Coach Henry holds a National Referee Level 3 License —meaning, he can officiate in World Volleyball Grand Prix. Kudos.

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THREE COLLEGES TRANSFERRED TO GONZAGA BUILDINGBoys High Now at Navy Base

The College of Law, College of Education and the First Year stu-dents of the College of Nursing transferred to the St. AloysiusGonzaga Building. This Building was formerly occupied by theLaboratory High School, also known as, the Boys High School. Thistook effect upon the start of classes on June 13, 2001. Saint LouisBoys High was consequently transferred to the former St. Theresa’sSisters’ Convent compound located at Claro M. Recto St., Navy Base,Baguio City.

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25th CAPPING CEREMONYFOR JUNIOR STUDENT NURSES

June 23, 2001 marked the Silver Capping and Pinning of 201 Jun-ior student nurses. Fr. Cris Cordero, SVD officiated a thanksgivingmass held at the CCA, attended by the candidates for the cappingand pinning, together with their parents and relatives, SLU CNfaculty and guests. SLU Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Engr.Jose Ma. Pangilinan, inspired everybody present by sharing themeaning and essence of the nurses’ cap. The VP also recognizedthe efforts of the clinical instructors who stayed with SLU despitethe lures of overseas employment. This was followed by the tradi-tional candle lighting ceremony with Mrs. Mary Grace Lacanaria,the new SLU-CN Dean lighting the symbolic Florence Nightingale’slamp. With their candles lighted, the Batch 2003 student-nurses,led by Ms. May Joy Umawing, recited the Nurses’ Pledge and sangtheir Batch theme song “You Are My Inspiration” dedicated to theirparents.

2001 Second Quarter'sNews in Brief

Past Forward## Mike Benafin, Flocer Arias & Edilberto Quisora III

with reports from the College of Education,College of Nursing

SL.Chron

The 201 Junior student nurses reciting the Nurses Pledge during the Silver Capping and Pinning cer-emony a June 23, 2001 at the CCA Theater, SLU.

5Second Quarter 2001 NEWS FEATURE

E-Library. The letter “E” connotes ametamorphosized meaning of the library.It is just one factor of the many facets intechnological advances nowadays. And it isbenefitting not only students, but Librar-ians as well.

Saint Louis University in cooperationwith the Philippines Institutional Univer-sity Cooperation (PIUC) Programme spon-sored a six-day internship on the use of theSLU Computerized Cataloging System(CCS) and how to design a CDS/ISIS Data-base last March 5 – March 10, 2001 at V-303.Participants were librarians invited from thedifferent universities and college s ofNorthern Luzon. There were 29 librarianswho attended the internship, and a total of16 schools participated. These includesBenguet State University, CSC-UP Collegeof Baguio, Tarlac State University, BaguioCentral University, Tebtebba Foundation,Inc., Divine Word College of Vigan, Univer-sity of La Sallete, Pines City Colleges,Pangasinan State University (College ofEng’g and Tech), Baguio City NationalHigh School, Bulacan State University, Di-vine Word College of Urdaneta, Easter Col-lege, Inc., University of Baguio, Sienna Col-lege of San Jose and Saint Louis University.

Access to a Union of Catalogs

The internship gave the participantsa whollistic training on the use of the CDS/ISIS software as applied to the SLU CCS.These librarians were also trained to install,operate and maintain the SLU CSS and howto design a CDS/ISIS database to performthe following functions: a) create/revisedatabase structures, b) create/reviseworksheet, c) create/revise indices, d) cre-ate/revise print and/or display formats, e)how to merge database, and f) how to usedatabase facilities.

Thus, this adoption of the SLU’s CCSwould enable librarians to generate andaccess a union of catalogs of the academiclibraries holding in Northern Luzon.

Here's a flash-back of that training:

Day 1 (March 5, 2001)The first activity was an introduction

of the SLU Computerized Cataloging Sys-tem (CCS) — Installing CCS, DOS andWindows CDS/ISIS and Data Entry forbooks and journal articles. It was given byMr. Virgilio Fuerte, Saint Louis UniversityDirector of Libraries. Then the participantswere given hands-on-training on data entry.

Day 2 (March 6, 2001)Ms. Rina Hemedez organized the In-

formation retrieval. She gave a whole newperspective about a librarian: the commonstereotyped librarian who wears a large,

## Dianna Charisse Q. BuenCollege of Human Sciences

thick eyeglasses with her hair in a bun isalready outmoded, she said. She added thatthis usual notion about a librarian doesn'thelp students to do desired researches Itmakes the student conscious and cautiouswith every move. However, she stressed thatlibrarians should be “smart.”

This was followed with a talk on Print-ing of Reports demonstrated by Mr. VirgilioFuerte and then hands-on was later in-structed to participants.

Day 3 (March 7, 2001)Topic was on Designing the CDS/

ISIS database and the Field Definition Table(FDT) given by Director Virgilio Fuerte. Aworkshop was also involved on designingthe FDT.

It was followed by thediscussion on how to designa CDS/ISIS databaseworksheet, and anotherhands-on training.

Day 4 (March 8, 2001)Designing a CDS/

ISIS database Field SelectTable (FST) was once againexplained by the directorMr. Virgilio Fuerte, whichwas followed by a hands-on.He also explain how to de-sign a CDS/ISIS databasedisplay/print formatting.

Day 5 (March 9, 2001)Database utilities,

import/export of data,back-up of data were thetopics tackled by DirectorFuerte.

Day 6 (March 10, 2001)The participants had their presen-

tation/demonstration of individual data-base design.

The internship was generously sub-sidized by SLU which included a) trainingregistration fee, b) cost of hand-outs, c)computer hands on fees and d) cost ofsnacks and lunches for participants for theduration of the internship training. Whowouldn’t want a free coffee anyway plus achunk of knowledge?

The seminar was a job well done(by the SLU Library), and one of the mostsuccessful implemented internshiptraining programs planned by the SLULibrary.

Ready for the Information Age : SLU E-Library Opens theHighway to Computerized Cataloguing, Etcetera ...

The workshop participants with the Director of Libraries Mr. Virgilio Fuerte.

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VP for Academic Affairs Engr. Jose Maria Pangilinan inspir-ing participants of the E-Library training.


NEWS FEATURE

Looking Into New Approaches to Poverty ReductionInsights from a National Conference on Prosperity-Building for the Poor

On June 25, I represented our Foun-dation in a national conference on “Pros-perity-Building for the Poor” held at theAsian Institute for Management (AIM) inMakati City. It was sponsored by the WorldBank, Konrad Adenauer Foundation andthe Asia Foundation. It was also co-orga-nized by the Bishops-Businessman’s Con-ference, the Philippine Business for SocialProgress, and the Department of Trade andIndustry.

The conference consisted of twoparts: a series of presentations in the morn-ing and workshops in the afternoon. Themorning event focused on the highlightsof the 8-part debate series, sponsored bythe World Bank Institute (WBI) recentlyon the subject of new approaches to povertyreduction, as well as insights and perspec-tives from the private sector, civil society andgovernment.

The afternoon session aimed stimu-lating dialogue about poverty reductionstrategies and policies — focusing on edu-cation, participatory budgeting, LGU capac-ity and accountability, microfinance andSmall-and-Medium-Enterprise-(SME)-de-velopment, and ownership and empower-ment of specific poverty groups especiallythe marginalized and vulnerable sectors.

## Dr. Erlinda T. Manopol, Executive DirectorSLU Extension Institute for Small-Scale Industries Foundation (EISSIF)

In the policy workshops, I partici-pated in the workshop, entitled, “Security:Microfinance and SME Development asPoverty Reduction Strategies” chaired byAmbassador Jesus Tambunting, chair andCEO of Planters Development Bank.

The Conference’s objective was toform possible links to inform on-goingpolicy debates in the country including therelevant design of a national poverty reduc-tion strategy. The national conferenceaimed to:

• increase understanding aboutpoverty in the country;

• increase understanding of poli-cies that can be deployed tochallenge poverty;

• identify strategic entry pointswith poverty reduction debates;and

• create a network of research in-stitutions and think-tanks to in-fluence pro-poor policies.

The conference, coordinated by theW. Sycip Policy Center of the Asian Insti-tute of Management in partnership with theWorld Bank Institute, was attended by morethan 200 local and foreign participants in-volved in development projects for the poor.

(Editor’s Note: EISSIF, as an Exten-sion Service foundation of Saint Louis Uni-versity, is committed to bring about a moreequitable distribution of income throughsmall-enterprise-development programs,community credit projects and communityorganizing. It holds office at Room C-016,Center for Culture and Art (CCA) Build-ing, Saint Louis University, with direct tele-phone/fax line at (074) 443-9573 and atlocal 240 of the SLU trunk lines (074) 442-2193 & 442-2793) SL.Chron

Prevention and Preparedness Technologies

The Society of Filipino Archivists,Inc. conducted a seminar workshop on Di-saster Preparedness, Response and Recov-ery at the Palm Plaza Hotel, Manila, on June27-29, 2001. Attending the seminar werearound 100 delegates coming from differ-ent parts of the country. The delegates rep-resented various museum institutions, lo-cal government units, university librariesand archives, and other non-governmentand private institutions.

As Curator/Archivist of the SLUMuseum and SLU-CICM Archives, I at-tended this seminar workshop.

The objectives of this seminar-work-shop were: to acquaint the participants ofthe different types of disasters and emer-gencies, to enable them to identify risks, to

inculcate among them the value of vitalrecords collection and the potential dam-age to such records, and to train and pre-pare the participants with the necessaryawareness, strategies, and tools in confront-ing emergencies.

At the end of the seminar, partici-pants were expected to be able to prepare,at least, a disaster preparedness plan ap-propriate to their places of work.

Setting the tone of the seminar-workshop was Teresa S. Montesa, theRecords and Archives Administrator of theAsian Development Bank, and concur-rently the Vice President of the Society ofFilipino Archivists and Committee Head

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Insights gained from a Workshop-Seminar on Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery

# Isikias T. PicpicanSLU Museum Curator and Archivist

Mr. Isikias T. Picpican

Dr. Erlinda T. Manopol


of the Committee on Archives, NationalCommission for Culture and the Arts. Sheobserved that floods, earthquakes, and firesare deadly, devastating and expensive yetwe are faced with these disasters everydayof our lives. Nobody can predict when, howand why these events happen but the leastthat we can do is to prepare ourselves forsuch eventuality. For record managers, ar-chivists, and information specialists con-cerned with the protection and security ofrecords and other valuable collections, di-saster strike in other ways. This could be inthe form of leaking roofs, broken waterpipes, seepage in the storage areas, moldattacks, pests, etc. that could render dam-age to such invaluable materials. Thesedamages, however, could be avoided if thestaffs are properly trained along disasterpreparedness concerns.

Experts' Sharing

All the speakers were experts intheir respective fields. Among them wereMaita Maronilla-Reyes, the Assistant Archi-vist and Chemist Conservator of theArchdiocesan Archives of Manila, pre-sented her paper on the “Conservation In-tervention for Library and Archive Materi-

als Before and After a Disaster.” She delin-eated on different types of conservation in-tervention, approaches to preventive con-servation, types of damage to record collec-tion, and various types of treatment options.

Emma Rey from the Legislative Ar-chives of Manila and Ms. Montesa discussedcontingency planning and risk assessmentwhile Mrs. Emilia C. Calonge talked aboutvitals records program and planning andgave a workshop on the development of avital records plan.

Mr. Arnulfo Junio and Mr. FernandoAmpating, gave their talks on Disaster Plan-ning in Relation to the Response and Re-covery of Audio Collections and on VideoCollections, respectively. Mr. Elmer Veluz,on his part, focused his talk on the Person-nel Safety in Relation to Disaster.

The rests of the sessions were de-voted to workshops on hands-on trainingon the assessment and actual conservationof books and documents that were retrievedfrom a disaster site.

Procedures to Prevent and Prepare forDisasters

The development of Disaster Man-agement Plan actually involved an inven-

tory, assessment, and survey of what an es-tablishment has, its building plans, waterfacilities, power layouts, security informa-tion, staff inventory, fire detection and sup-pression equipment, as well as internaland external hazards.

In other words, the Disaster Manage-ment Plan was simply a document that de-scribes procedures to prevent and preparefor disasters, identifies those who will re-spond to and recover from disasters, andsome independent but interrelated smallplans such as preventive and preparednessplan (before phase), response to disaster(during phase), and recovery plans (afterphase).

Plan Preparation

The five main steps in preparing adisaster management plan include the fol-lowing: (1) conducting a risk analysis, (2)identification of existing preventive andpreparedness procedures, (3) making rec-ommendations to implement additionalpreventive preparedness procedures, (4)allocating responsibilities, and (5) devis-ing procedures to respond to and recoverfrom disasters. SL.Chron

Summer is a phenomenon of three(3) months of fun. It is the time for teach-ers and students alike who are not attend-ing summer courses to go to the beach orto swimming pools under the sneering heatof the sun. Some prefer to sit and pick up agood book they long to read but were un-able to do it during the first and secondsemester pressures. Or travel to new places,meet friends, attend reunions or on go fora new adventure. Hmmn… they look tooexpensive for a summer leisure, aren’t they?

However, some teachers have otheridea of a summer gimmick. What is it? Par-ticipating in a Sign Language Course ! Andtake note: For free !

Learning with a Deaf-Mute Teacher

In cooperation with Saint Louis Uni-versity, the Catholic Deaf Care of De LaSalle University-Manila sponsored the SignLanguage Course which was headed by Fr.Luke Moortgard. It was held at the SLU La-dies Dormitory, Mount Mary Study Hall. Thisprogram commenced from April 21 to May13, 2001, Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 in

La Salle Conducted SignLanguage Course in SLU

# Deborah MuenaCollege of Law

the morning to 6:00 in the evening.The Course was divided into three

parts, one week per part. The first was theBasic Course, handled by Vivian Adsaulo, adeaf mute teacher of Pampanga. The sec-ond was the Intermediate Course which wasadministered by Ms. Sanchez, an instructorin Columban College, a school for specialand regular students. The last division wasthe Advance Course which was conductedby Janet Aguilar, the secretary of CatholicDeaf Care of DLSU.

The participants came form LaUnion, Nueva Ecija, Baguio City and mostlyfrom Bulacan. They were professional teach-ers, catechists, parents and students. Fortythree (43) attended the first part, sixteen(16) on the second, and thirteen (13) fin-ished the whole course. Their ages rangedfrom thirteen (13) to fifty four (54) years old.

Bonding with Special Children

The participants wished for addi-tional trainings to further establish closerbonding with special children. To quoteMrs. Fredlyn Lismet, a participant-teacher SL.Chron

from Abra, these additional training willenable us “to bridge the gap”. between usand the special children. Mr. De Guzman,participant-SPED teacher of Bulacan, be-lieved that this program enhances theirskill in communication with their students.Mr. de Guzman’s school cooperated withthe Organization of Parents with SpecialChildren (OPSC), an NGO which is giv-ing attention and care to special children.

Interpreting the Holy Mass to Deaf-MuteCompanions

The Course had never been mo-notonous according to the participants buthighly exhaustive — from Monday to Sun-day. At the end of each part they took ex-ams. On Sundays, they would attend HolyMass as a group at the Cathedral and, in-terestingly, they would interpret the HolyEucharist to the deaf-mute companions.This served as their practicum. The otheractivities that they performed were: (1)the individual and group song interpreta-tion and (2) interpreting their instruc-tors’ lessons in the last two courses.

No matter how their instructors ex-pected them to be highly competitive intheir performance, a special bondingamong the participants was the highlightof the whole course.

Huh! This is one great way to spenda SUMMER, don’t you think so?

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NEWS FEATURE

Even before the second semester ofschoolyear 2001 ended, most students werealready caught in their web of dreams of asummer-filled vacation – beach outings, pic-nics and endless parties.

But at the basement of the SLU Hos-pital, student volunteers from the Collegeof Medicine were competing for a slot inthe much awaited mission opener of theyear 2001 – Calanasan, Apayao!

The newcomers were putting on ex-tra hours of work despite the overwhelm-ing deadline of school requirements andexams. This was their way of showing theireagerness to be a part of the noble taskMOMFI had set for itself.

On March 21, at 1 o’clock in the af-ternoon, the Divine Word College of LaoagSchool Bus came to fetch the MOMFI teamand set forth its journey to the highlands ofCalanasan, Apayao. The long ride was ac-companied by songs and laughter and thebreathtaking view of an Ilocos sunset.

Bumpy journey to Apayao

After 8 hours of travel, a luscious din-ner awaited the team at the Divine WordCollege in Laoag, Ilocos Norte and after an-other 3 hours ride, beds for rest and sleepwelcomed the team at Claveria, Cagayan.Early the next day, the team fitted them-selves inside a pick-up and a jeepney withmatching top-load. The journey was dust-filled and bumpy all the way but neverthe-less, the team didn’t miss to pose at theSalagunting bridge with a stunning water-falls as background.

After 5 hours of trekking the wilder-ness, the team finally stumbled onto a part ofthe gushing Apayao River which was crossedto finally reach Poblacion Calanasan, located

FFFFrrrrom duskom duskduskomom dusk �til da�til dal da�til�til dawn,wn,wn,wn,MOMFI goes on!MOMFI goes on!MOMFI oes !MOM goe on!MOMFI goes on!

# Joylyn Mae Estepa, Nurse-Secretary/Mission CoordinatorMedical Outreach Mission Foundation, Inc.

amidst mountains and thickets.

Tireless Service

After a quick meal to pacify the grum-bling stomachs, work began at the Apayao Dis-trict Hospital and Calanasan Municipal HealthOffice which went on for another two days tire-lessly serving common folks who hiked forhours just to avail of the services. Thanks to the

support of the Mu-nicipal Health Of-ficer, Dr. MarceloJaochico and hisstaff, work was facili-tated and com-pleted on time.

Winning Hearts

It was al-ready March 26and the team waspreparing for itsdeparture whenthe coordinatorsof the mission, Fr.Tany Sunico andFr. Boboy Jimenezof the Society of theDivine Word, an-nounced that thecommunity has

prepared a league and invited the team toa game of volleyball and basketball whereinMOMFI lost both games but won the heartsof the people of Calanasan…

Typhoon cancelled mission to Abra

The MOMFIans were packed andready to go to the next major mission inTineg, Abra on March 29 when all hopeswere shattered by a tropical depression thathit the mountains of Abra and washed awayall roads going to Tineg. With poignantmoods replacing the energetic members,all went home to spend the Holy Week intheir provinces until the next scheduledmission…

Service to Baguio inmates thenMission to Kalinga

On April 16, the Bureau of Jail andPenology of Baguio City requested for amission to service the inmates of Baguio City.Through the efforts of the Jail Warden Atty.Edgar Bolcio and his coordinators, thehealth concerns of the inmates were at-tended to. It is important to note how noblethis concern is, because good health is uni-versal and impartial!

Morning of April 17, Fr. Syl Mutya ofthe Society of the Divine Word came to col-

lect the MOMFI missionaries and check forlast minute necessities for the medical mis-sion in Pasil, Kalinga. At 6 o’clock in theevening, the 30-man team boarded the GLTransit and traveled 12 hours to Tabuk,Kalinga where breakfast was waiting at theSt. Williams Parish. Finding the most com-fortable position inside and on top of a“high-powered, highlander” jeepney, theteam struck a pose and the journey to Pasilthrough the dusty, winding roads began.After three hours, the team arrived at Puapowhere hanging bridges and steep trailsawaited the team as the need to hike wasrequired to reach the mission site.

Hiking with "battle gears"

And so at the height of a sunny day,with battle gears on (backpacks and boxesof supplies!), the hike commenced. Withmuch relief, the upward trek took only anhour and at last, Amdalao, Pasil was sightedon top of a mountain. After a quick lunchand freshening up, work started and wenton for the next two days. The days past by soslowly as the huge crowd of patients wereincreasing every day and the team had towork until late in the afternoon in order toaccomplish all tasks.

With tired bodies and weary bones,the members tried to get as much rest andsleep and a bite of food for rejuvenation.Despite the overwhelming fatigue, a smilewas never too costly! And when the last daycame to its close, the beating of the drumschallenged the team to a highly-spirited“taddek” which the community folks pre-pared in thanksgiving. On April 21, trek-king the same route, the team hiked andtraveled the dirt paths back to Tabuk, andthen to Baguio.

Trip to Tineg, Abra

The mission to Tineg, Abra was re-scheduled. At 2 o’clock in the afternoonof April 22, half of the team who just ar-rived from Pasil, Kalinga and half who stayedto prepare for the Abra mission, boarded abus for a 5-hour trip to Bangued. Dinnerwas waiting at the Society of the DivineWord House in Ubbog as Fr. Romy Benitez,the brain behind this mission, welcomedthe team. Comfortable sleeping arrange-ments were also made through the missioncoordinators, Jane and Resty Eduarte.

Holding on to one another

With an excitement going througha circardian rhythm, the team waited for onewhole day while transportation was ar-ranged. Finally, at 4 o’clock in the after-noon, the team loaded both boxes and

Posing for posterity, MOMFI members were all smile despite difficul-ties in the Medical Mission.

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themselves onto a binless truck. It was atthis point that the team came to know thatthis is the only functional truck that trans-ports people to and from Tineg, Abra.Everybody’s heart was pounding as they triedto hold on to one another for support whilethose situated at the sides had to hang onto ropes for their dear life! One could notimagine how the people from Tineg man-aged to replenish their supplies – withoutthe truck, one has to hike for two days just toreach Bangued! Despite somnolence try-ing to take over, one could not close hiseyes and risk losing hold of the rope or ahand for support! For 12 hours, the teamjourneyed in quiescence, holding eachbreath to the roller-coaster ride throughpath holes, almost 90-degrees slopes, threat-ening ravines and never-ending twists andturns.

From dusk ‘til dawn, the team tra-versed the looming mountains of Abra inanticipation of the journey’s end. Finally wereached Agsimao, Tineg where we weregiven at least 4 hours to blink those wearyeyes, the team woke up to the aroma of brew-ing coffee to perk up the day. After a sump-tuous meal, the team set to work until thenext two days.

The patients came in batches whilesome were delayed due to the uncoopera-tive rain showers. While the rain pouredover what seemed to be a rainforests ofTineg, fear lurked in the hearts and mindsof MOMFIans who experienced beingstranded in 1995. But with much prayer, onApril 26, the team boarded themselves backonto the binless truck after a quick taddekand rushed thank yous and goodbyes beforethe afternoon rain fell. Not long after ourjourney began dark clouds came to view. Forthe remaining five hours of travel, the teamwas under pelting rains, soaked anddrained. Bath was the greatest welcome atthe SVD house to wash away the grime anddirt. Food was another welcome thing, ofcourse! One by one, the team was knockedoff by sleep until the bus came around topick the team at 12 midnight. Ah, Baguioagain.

Cool Madaymen,Kibungan

As a lastminute pre-elec-tion mission, theteam embarked onanother journey toM a d a y m e n ,Kibungan. Earlyon May 8, localjeepneys broughtthe team to themission site after 5hours of roughroad ride with theinterchangingscent of pine andchicken-dung. Forone and half days,work took place ona steady pace with

pouring rain on the by-stand. It was a feel ofan “Alaskan” weather with the teamwrapped in thick clothings to warm them-selves from the cold and damp weather. Af-ter dinner the following day, the teamcrammed themselves inside a vegetabletruck and traveled back to home base.Thanks to Mrs. Remedios Lazaro, the RHU-PHN, for the “cool” reception. MOMFIhopes to get a feel of the December chillagain at Kibungan.

Mission Sablan

On June 1, the team assembled oncemore to resume its mission. Through Dra.Susana Bitongcol, a mission took place inSablan for the senior citizens and its con-stituents. The day seemed short-lived as pa-tients poured in. When it was time to go,the team didn’t leave empty handed as giftsof brooms and pineapples (wel knownSablan products) were given in apprecia-tion of MOMFI’s services.

Indigent Children of Zambales

Soon it was June 13 and classes offi-cially started. But alas! One more missionmade its way! The much awaited (resched-uled) Zambalesmission coordi-nated by the Hiyasng Pag-asa andBinhi ng Pag-asa,both covering indi-gent children andminorities. OnJune 14, a selectedgroup of volunteers(excused for 2 daysof regular schoolday) together witha team of doctorsand nurses, trav-eled at 10 o’clock inthe evening to Iba,Zambales where avery comfortable ac-commodation wasarranged at the BaliHambay.

Immediately after an early breakfast,work began at the Iba, National High Schoolwhere a thousand children beneficiaries ofHiyas were waiting. This was the same pic-ture for the Binhi beneficiaries the next twodays at the Loob-bunga, Poonbato gym andthe Taugtod Elementary School, Botolan,Zambales. Work started early in the day andended up late in the evening. Meals wereset for later and the ultimate goal was to fin-ish the task at hand. There seemed to be an“epidemic” of malnutrition and anemia as 90%of these children were afflicted! The founda-tions were only too grateful of MOMFI’s readi-ness to serve despite the inconvenience ofscheduling the mission on a school day. Withsuch baseline, these children can be properlyfollowed-up and worked on. Indeed, there’sso much to be accomplished! When everythinghas been said and done, the team left withurgency to make it to another school day –Monday, June 18.

Same old health issues

Much has been going on in the Phil-ippines for the past years… the new millen-nium has come, a new regime has taken overand a new set of political personalities havetaken their posts and yet, some things havenot changed in the Philippine Health Sce-nario. We are still faced with the same healthproblems and issues: inaccessible health fa-cilities, inadequate health personnel, a tinyhealth budget appropriation, an increasingmortality and morbidity rate and an increas-ing number of under-served populace.

Despite the problems that MOMFIis faced with… even if the funds are lowand the costs are high… even if need toserve is great and manpower is inad-equate… MOMFI lifts it all up to the Lordand continues to serve… against all odds,asking to receive blessings… seeking tofind solutions to problems and knockingat doors where services are desperatelyneeded… and when they open, MOMFIreaches out with open arms… guided bythe principle, “Sharing in God’s Care…

You can count on it… Anytime, anyplace… from dusk ‘til dawn, MOMFI goes on!

Transporting both medicines and manpower through a binless truckto Tineg, Aggra; MOMFI learned the hardships of Abrenians

We are faced with the same old health issues, but MOMFI continues"Sharing in God's Care" SL.Chron


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THIS SIDE UP

The Crown Affair III

‘Tis the season to be noisy though Christmas is a semesteraway. Busybodies are about (again!) and as always, the protest in-dustry long sidelined by its irrelevance, has seized upon a passingfancy to maraud the landscape in search for sacrificial offerings toappease discontented bodies if only to divert attention from itsdismal failure to address issues touching upon its raison d’etre.

Runaway Populism as Smokescreen

Oh well, one man’s cause is no reason to redeem another’sbackbone though in the volatile world of politics, saying some-thing no matter how dissonant and discordant, at the proper time

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BACK TO BASICS

Letting God

More often than not, we tend to take the basics in life for granted.Like we take breathing for granted. Most of us don’t take time tolearn the proper way to breathe so that we can maintain and im-prove our health. Maybe we also have to take time to think and talkabout prayer for us to survive during these trying times.

Some finer points about prayer may be illustrated with a mod-ern parable.

Parable of the Frogs

One evening, a bunch of frogs gathered to discuss and decideon an issue they thought was very vital: how to clean their waterpond.

“Let’s oblige all male frogs to work the whole day tomorrow. Letthem swim and pick all dirt,” one old frog suggested. Everybodythought it was the most proper thing to do. So, they all agreed.

Early morning the next day, all male frogs were out on the waterpond, swimming and picking all the dirt that they can see on thewater. At the end of the day, they all sat at the edge of the pond.They found out that the water became dirtier and more muddy.

“Let’s oblige all female and child frogs to work too, so that wewill have more hands to help clean the water!” someone from thecrowd shouted. The frogs felt the suggestion was rather harsh andcruel. But they thought that maybe it was a timely and convenientthing to do. So, they all agreed.

And so, early morning the next day, all frogs – male, female,and children – were out on the pond, swimming and picking everydirt that they can see. At day’s end, all sat at the edge of the pondonly to see that the water became more dirty and a lot more muddythan how it was during the first day.

Then sadness gripped the heart of every frog in that pond.Their minds were tired and confused. “What else can we do?” theyasked each other.

Take a Rest

One young frog stood up and said “Why don’t we allow thepond to clean itself? Why don’t we declare tomorrow a rest day.

Let’s see if things will change.”Everybody found the suggestion rather strange. Others ob-

jected. But an elderly frog insisted, “Let’s give it a try” And all thefrogs agreed.

The next day, all inhabitants of that frog colony simply sataround the pond, at one time, looking up to the heavens and, atanother time, looking down at the water. The sun rose as naturehas it and little by little shone on the water. As the sun moved tohigher position, the frogs noticed that the water became cleanerand clearer. Then, lo and behold, by noontime, they discoveredthat the pond became so clean and so clear they could even seereflections of their smiling faces at the surface of the water.

Open Disposition

The story has a natural, obvious lesson: nature knows best;nature takes care of itself. In relation to prayer, the moral lesson iseven more profound: allow God to do something for you and Godwill do his part; God provides in His time to those who ask for hisblessings.

God intervenes in our lives more effectively when we openourselves to Him in prayerful disposition. Prayer is putting God atthe center of our lives, letting God, and letting go to Him ourconcerns, hopes, and anxieties.

Work and Pray

But make no mistake about prayer. Prayer does not delete theneed to work, the need to be industrious, in order to feed theneeds of our body. St. Paul pointed it our very bluntly: “He whodoes not work, must not eat!” A real prayerful person is he or shewho prays as if everything depends on God and works as if every-thing depends on his or her productivity.

There are as many ways to pray as there are various kinds ofpeople and culture. There are those who prefer silence and soli-tude with God. There are those who love to celebrate the presenceof God with others in a congregation. Some prefer the traditionalsets of prayers. Others love to pray from the heart. There are thosewho pray with words in rhyme and poetry. There are people whopray with chants and music. And there are those who simply sit incomplete silence and focus on the Divine Presence.

All these are ways of prayer that have one, common motive:communing with God and letting Him touch our lives. Like learn-ing the proper way to breathe (gaining the proper timing to inhaleand exhale, without effort, and naturally), we also learn the art ofprayer by focusing on the presence of God from moment to mo-ment, as we begin and end our day. Give it a try.

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and venue no matter the lack of sufficient reason, is populism at itsmost specious genre. Anyhow, runaway populism is an effectivesmokescreen for a vulture culture so beloved by armchair activists.Gullible minds are at their greatest risk here since in the kingdomof the rabblerousers the rumor-monger (read: mongrel) is king.

There again, this crown affair. Really now, are we about to wit-ness an EDSA Tres hereabouts only this rare yet often-suspectedmoment, to be led by a triumsorate? O oh, what have we here. Havewe stumbled upon a hornet’s nest that is about to spout the sister-hood of all battles? Or the third millennium (as if the upcomingconflict pits evil against grace)?

Ambulance-chasing

Conspiracy theories come cheap nowadays more so thatspindoctors abound like bean sprouts: every corner farther fromthe truth becomes the habitue of purveyors of steamy bed scenes asif reminiscent of Sade.

Speaking of corners, only squares produce them. Those withdubious shapes and drives are boxed into them.

Doomsayers (the very proof that humans do spawn goblins)

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walk about wagging their sore fingers: we told you so. This come-uppance has only one name: piracy, the very stuff that infernalspirits have endowed some with. In another sense, another namethat has attached to it is ambulance chasing — that innate predis-position towards self-immolation. It is given that flippancy (a men-tal voyeurism) in the hands of some borders on the macabre.

Feasting on the unwary is a law of the open seas but it remainsanother story as to what part of the human anatomy the penchantfor strained comparisons with virtue properly attaches itself. It issuspected this is a problem of the lumbar region (hominoids walkon fours no matter the effort to strut upright) thus explaining forthe obfuscation and the pusillanimity in the face of conflicts.

Back to usual crabgames

“Audet vincit” — who dares wins. Darwinian sociobiologycomes in handy: You can’t secure anything on the bargaining tablewhat you cannot win in the battlefield. You cannot possibly claimvictory over mice and men when your genes interfere with higherforms of thinking. More to the point: why bring the war to Romewhen your own footsoldiers squabble among themselves as to theirgenetic heritage? Or, is this not really a shadow boxing by armchairgenerals whose sole claim to ‘casus belli’ is an effete attraction toartworks or expensive lifestyles of the rich and familiar?

Meanwhile, subalterns take turns at flailing against imaginedhurts though whose is as Freudian as Paris is to Helen. Wounded

feelings have an uncanny way with loyalties. For one, they tend towarp the sexual divide. Unrequited love or lust is as much a lo-botomized nightmare as battle fatigue.

Whichever, this alien-bashing brings together disparate bed-fellows. Given a chance, they’d be back at their usual crabgames.After the vitreol shall have spent itself (as it certainly will given theshifting sand known as politics) this affair of counting noses topontificate on righteousness can come and only come to a sorryend.

In the Kingdom of the Mute

Reality abhors vacuum. Water never rises above its source.Gases assume the shape of their containers. If something can gowrong it will. And so forth. Beyond all aphorisms, this is onemonarch who will not go simply on the word from the heavens.And will not go no matter the slings and arrows of an outrageousfortune. Neither will he flinch before an irresistible force; as onerightly suspects, he has minutely studied his physics and calculus.

Work equals force times distance. That is about to change.The kingdom will not go to carpetbaggers; neither will the crownbe wrested by puppeteers whose distance from work can vastly re-duce their force. In the kingdom of the mute, who keeps histongue keeps his head. Alien thoughts? Was it Tacitus who said:Nothing human is alien to me? Ah, what absurd rhetorical query.The crown and the king no less.

Some 4.6 billion years ago the Earth came into existence.Around 1.1 billion years later photosynthesis began. And there waslife. How the Earth, photosynthesis, and life came about, I leavethese things to Science, Religion, and Philosophy to contend. Aninhabitant of the Earth billions of years after its supposed creation,my concern now is how to make Earth more habitable. However, thisconcern, which is shared by some, is becoming a frustration.

Industrialized Nations’ Responsibility

This year, President George Bush II announced that theU.S. is reneging on its promise in the 1995 Kyoto EnvironmentalProtocol to cut Carbon Dioxide emissions from its environmentallyhazardous industries. Also this year, India revoked its decision touse natural gas, and instead, returned to the use of petrochemi-cals. The U.S. and India are two of the biggest contributors of CO2and other Greenhouse Gas emissions unto the atmosphere thatcause global warming; water, air, and soil pollution through acidicand toxic precipitates. The desire of environmentalists and pro-Earth individuals to make our home, our Earth become a saferplace to live in is turning into a nightmare.

April 23-27 of this year had been set aside as Earth Week.Again promises were made, works were started on environmentalpreservation. But these have been going on for quite sometime,and they are yet to be seen done. In the light of the spirit of thisEarth Week’s theme, “One Earth, One Life”, I pray that our leaderstake courage in carrying out what turned out to be voluminousmeasures aimed at saving our near-to-extinction planet.

Saving the Earth does not solely rest on measures taken byour leaders but more, I believe, in responsible living, or, some mightsay, conscious living.

Good leaders and ideal citizens needed

We need not follow some environmentalists’ ten command-ments nor wait for the U.S. to honor the Kyoto Protocol. We needonly to listen to our desires of better living. I can still remember anarticle that I wrote in High School, when I was yet that sweet-six-teen-kid full of rebellious energy. I dreamily wrote that for theworld to be a better place the willingness to change and compro-mise must burn within us and spring from us that it may dwell inthe world. The world does not only need good leaders, it alsoneeds ideal citizens.

This April, Secretary Heherson Alvarez of the DENR wasquoted as saying that zero waste management is attainable. Hestressed on the internationally-agreed principle of 5Rs, namely:re-use, reduce, recycle, remake, re-conserve… Furthermore, wecould turn to natural gas as a substitute for petrochemicals. Natu-ral gas is safer and is abundant in the country.

Instead of looking into outer space for an alternative planet,why don’t we look around and find out what could be done. I amnot an alarmist. I firmly believe that things are not yet too late. Onlyif…

Campaign for ecological balance

4.6 billion years after Earth and /or life emerged, the Earthand life in it have never been better but, at the same time, neverbeen worse. While the quality of life improved and its quantityboomed, life on Earth is at the tip of an unbalanced scale. It is mydesire and the desire of many people out there, from the forestranger to the pro-environment protester in the streets wanting tobe heard in our campaign for ecological balance.

“Hindi naman masama ang pag-unlad kung ‘di nakasisira sakalikasan”, goes a song of that activist Filipino singing tandem calledAsin. No country could boast as industrialized or modernized if itdestroyed the very foundation of its industry: nature and its re-sources. We ought to take this a rule.

Let us unite as one. One Earth, One Life, One Humanity. “Livesimply so that others may simply live” a sage once said. I say, for thesake of life and humanity, save Planet Earth!

(This is the article Stephen Omaois wrote right at the contest venue duringthe Earth Week On-the-Spot Essay-Writing contest sponsored by PICRO in April2001.)

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FLEETING MOMENTS

Saving Planet Earth

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Heidegger's Philosophy of'Care' and its Relevance to

Business Education

This is an abstract of a Public Lecture on Heidegger’s Philosophyof ‘Care’ and its Relevance to Business Education.

Heidegger's concept of man is that man himself is the onlybeing capable of inquiring and understanding his own being. Manis denoted the term Dasein which literally means ‘being-there.’ AsDasein, man finds himself thrown into the world with every possi-bility and condition of becoming because he is always an essentiallyfinished personality.

Being or Not Being AuthenticThere are two choices of his coming: his being inauthentic

or his being authentic. In his authentic mode of existence is thecall to be oneself. It is the call to acknowledge the personal respon-sibility over one’s own being giving way to its actualization. To beauthentic means to become. It is the forming and shaping oneself.On the other hand, inauthenticity is a state of fully assuming per-sonal responsibility for one's existence.

An inauthentic man fails to live as a genuine, bona fide indi-vidual because he leads such a colorless type of existence. Henever exploits his possibilities. He is inactive, non-involved andfrees himself from fear and anxiety, from worries and troubles, fromtrials and challenges from life itself.

Relevance and long list of possibilitiesThe main issue here is: Is this Heidegger’s philosophy rel-

evant to the Business Management Education?The answer is yes. Let's look at the pertinent provisions of

law of the Higher Education Act of 1994, Section 3.4; the 1987Constitution; Philippines Vision 2000; Mission of Higher Educa-tion in the Philippines and the Objectives of Saint Louis Univer-sity, College of Commerce. These documents articulate the possi-bilities for man to became authentic. Consider these: proper moti-vation, opportunities for inculcation of values and the promotionof professional growth, fostering love of country and of humanity,strengthening ethical and spiritual values, developing moral char-acter and personal discipline, encouraging critical thinking, toinitiate vital reforms focusing on positive work ethics and the elimi-nation of graft and corruption.

Pursuing better quality of life for all Filipinos emphasizingthe acquisition of knowledge and formation of skills necessary tomake the individual a productive member of society, developinghigh-level professionals who will search for new knowledge, ensur-ing the attainment of an empowered and globally competitive andresponsive industry. Ensuring access, equity, efficiency and effec-tiveness; producing of business and management practitioners whoare knowledgeable in business expertise, well-rounded individu-als with Christian values so that they become more responsiblecitizens and more valuable assets to their families and their respec-tive communities. Seeking ways to educate students who can live inharmony with their fellowmen and practice their professions withintegrity, work ethics and professionalism in the spirit of true Chris-tianity. Providing a sound and up-to-date academic training for man-agement and business and creating opportunities to develop theirskills, leadership potentials and personality traits with a deep senseof commitment. These are enumerations of man’s potent essenceof constant POSSIBILITY wherein he is not a being with somefixed quality but, on the contrary, he is a always geared towards theactualization of his possibilities. As being, he is always shaping andforming himself to his potentialities.

The conclusion: Heidegger’s philosophy is relevant to the

present Business Education.

Man-becoming as blueprintFrom the philosophical concept of man as a possibility —

meaning, man as in constant becoming, shaping and forming hisbeing and potentialities, I sum up that the value of the lecture onthis concept of man as a possibility is a challenge and a reminder togo back to the primary reflection of the true purpose and meaningof life which is to BECOME, not in the shallowness of materialismand competition in business but beyond that of the ordinariness oflife. It will offer a Blueprint or a guide or enlightenment for fram-ers of our educational programs in order to guarantee us a newphilosophical value of hope for better and worthliving existence.

Man as a possibility can exist into two possibilities or charac-ters of existence. He can either decide or act for himself in orderto be absorbed or to be in the cares and caprices of the ‘they’ or theimpersonal crowd (Dasman) characterized by man’s falling awayfrom himself and falling into the anonymity. On the other hand,authenticity spurs man into action and decision being man as au-thentic being manifests itself through the call of conscience asman moves from the realm of possibility into the sphere of actualityand meaning.

Never-ending story of becomingI say that there is Value of the concept of man as a possibility

in relation to Business Education because I find the philosophy inSLU; Mission Statement and Objectives: Proper Motivation, oppor-tunities for the inculcation of values and the promotion of profes-sional growth are some of them; in the Constitutional Mandate:Strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral characterand personal discipline are examples that man throws himselfforward into the future to derive these possibilities of becomingauthentic; from the Mission and Goals of the Higher Education ofthe Philippines: Higher Education shall be geared towards thepursuit of better quality of life for Filipinos by emphasizing theacquisition of knowledge and formation, accelerate developmentof high level professionals who will search for new knowledge andprovide leadership are examples of man’s choices. Man's exist-ence is always a never-ending story of becoming. This becoming isonly made possible by fulfilling and realizing his possibilities. Man’sstate of possibility towards a still-to-be-actualized-potentiality im-plies also a certain aim or goal. He should be done here and now.But, most of all, he should understand himself and know himselfas ‘I am’ in his own ability to be and not ‘they.’ In other words, manis to be constantly ahead of himself, like in the Goals of HigherEducation: Ensuring the attainment of empowered and globallycompetitive Filipinos through quality, relevance, excellence, respon-siveness, access, equity, efficiency and effectiveness. SL.Chron

Bulaklak, card, regalo, ano nga kaya? Siguro sa akin, isang taimtim napanalangin na lamang: "Salamat po Panginoon sa Ina na ibinigay Mo saamin, sorry po sa mga pagkukulang namin sa kanya at please pahiraminMo pa po siya ng malusog na pangangatawan at ng mahabang buhay!"Sapat na ito, malakas naman tayo kay Lord! Gawin nating inspirasyonang ating mga minamahal na Ina sa ating mga pag-aaral. "Mother's arethe greatest and most cherished gift of all!" Iisa lamang ang Nanay samundo, wala nang makatatalo sa kanila. Kaya sana, habang buhay atmalakas pa sila; habang nadarama, nakikita at naririnig nila tayo; habangkapiling pa natin sila, halina at iparamdam natin ang ating buong pusongpagmamahal at pasasalamat sa kanila, na sila pa rin ang D' Best at Num-ber One sa ating mga buhay. Simulan na natin hangga't hindi pa huli anglahat. Lagi kasi nating isipin, na dapat nating pahalagahan ang bawatsandali ng ating buhay... bawat sandali ng ating mga buhay sa piling niNanay.

Gamitin ninyong proteksyon at inspirasyon ang inyong pananaligsa Panginoon sa mga pagsubok ng buhay. Iiwan namin kayo, subalit ang"legacy" ni Saint Louis ay patuloy na kikinang sa mga puso nating mgaLouisian: mga pusong marunong magmahal ng tapat at handang magtiisalang-alang sa sarili, sa kapwa at higit sa lahat sa Diyos.

Paalam at hanggang sa muli, kaibigang Louisian! SL.Chron

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Joselito "Joy" C. Gutierrez

Wyeth Ross S. Sarol

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LINGUA-FRANCA

D' Magic Words

DREAMTIME REFLECTIONS

Microchip Civility

These days, we are able to do things considered impossibleby those in centuries past, or even a few decades ago. The potentialuse of the microchip in almost every field of study in simply enor-mous; from critical laboratory work to artistic pursuits, the micro-chip is truly indispensable. Yet, as I have pointed out in one of mywritings, to every technological development we achieve — whetherfor academic, industrial, or practical reasons — these is an inevi-table string of responsibilities attached.

Cell Phones, texting and computersTake for instance the phenomenon of cellular phones and

text messaging. Apparently, not many owners are aware of the properusage of the device, especially in terms of the nuances of handlingit in public. Many commit the mistake of thinking that they can dowhatever they want with their phones because it is their personalimplement; they do not fully realize, or perhaps they clumsily dis-miss the fact that it is also their personal obligation to protect theprivileges of others. It is integral that we must not infringe on otherpeople’s rights.

There is also this flourishing behavior among our youngergeneration: they tend to depend too much on the informationseen on computer screens; they become lazy to analyze informationand synthesize rational thoughts. They end up much like the com-puter — garbage in, garbage out. Not that we should mistrust thecomputer; on the contrary, we recognize that this is indeed an ex-ample of a productive invention, but the fault lies in the inclina-tion to rely on its as if it were the whole truth.

Prevailing attitudesAnother irritating attitude that is becoming prevalent is that

we put every person’s actions under scrutiny, which is often unnec-essary. We overwork our underused brains by tacking on layers ofinterpretations to every word anyone says which may never havebeen intended or thought by the individual in the first place.Clearly, the danger here is the resultant miscommunication be-tween parties, with detrimental implications, naturally. With the

futile assumption that everyone has hidden agendas, we thinkthat an imperative part of our occupation is to be knowledgeableof this. While it is certain that almost everyone wears a mask ofsome kind, a mindframe as previously described does nothing tohelp in the perpetuation or enhancement of our relations to, andwith others. Likewise, there are those with a save-your-own-ass atti-tude who try to put down others by sheer disdain and arrogance. Isthis a defense mechanism, or an emerging inferiority complex?Perhaps this is a subtly self-righteous, megalomaniac disposition.

Ethical human valuesTime and again, I declare and comment that many of today’s

youth — and surprisingly, some of today’s elders as well — percep-tibly lack manners, or lack the proper motivation to uphold ethicalvalues. If we subscribe to the Freudian concept of behavioral de-velopment, we can infer that today’s general attitude and behavioris a reflection of yesterday’s flaws, probably mainly parental in ori-gin. Therefore, unless we take drastic measures to correct these,the decadence of human values will inescapably come to pass.And then what is next — a Dark Age within the Nuclear Age?

Of prime importance, in my opinion, is a makeover of oureducational system, which despite outward efforts to systematiza-tion and globalization, is still seemingly wanting of an exact cur-riculum for the upgrade of etiquette. Moreover, we need a dedi-cated workforce; anyone can possibly teach and be called a teacher,but only a few are deemed to be educators. With exorbitant fees,how could we entrust our children to a system that does not pro-vide optimum development of the individual?

Rise above cynicisms and stereotypesNo one is perfect, and we know that; otherwise, what is the

purpose of us being here in this global college? I think the basicchallenge for us is to rise above our cynical and stereotypic procliv-ity and be real people. Now, you may think all this as blah-blahidealism but in the long run, life would be much simpler — andrelaxing — to sit down at the end of the day not bothered by pettythoughts of suspicion and conceit. We like to design webs of lies,envy, hatred, and similar devices around us. So why do we com-plain when it ensnares us?

Our society is getting complex; so are the problems we needto deal with. We cannot and should not escape from this becauseit is inherent in every phase of a society’s growth. Yes, we needthings like computers. But we must not be inert and impersonallike one. Let us be conscientious, even how mild; this would bethe start of a new person — and expectantly, a new world.

Author at: [email protected]

"The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerful-ness!"

Kaibigan, ilang taon na ba ang iginugol mo sa pag-aaral?Labing apat? Labing-anim? Ilan na nga ba? Marahil marami kanang natutunan at malapit ka nang maging dalubhasa sa pinilimong propesyon o bokasyon. Ngunit hindo mo ba naiisip namalaking kamangmangan na karamihan sa atin ay nalimutan naang mga "mahikang salita" na itinuro sa atin sa elementarya namagpahanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa ring itinuturo saipinagmamalaki nating pamantasan... ang Saint Louis? Alam mo paba kung ano ang mga salitang ito? Kung sakaling nakalimutan mona, hayaan mo at ipaalala ko sa iyo!

Ang mga salitang sorry, thank you at please. Mga salita ng

mga taong marunong magpahalaga at gumalang sa kapwa at sakaniyang sarili. Naiinggit ako sa ibang mga preschoolers ng SLU-LES na madalas kong makaringgan ng mga salitang ito. Naiinggitat nahihiya ako dahil karamihan sa mga kapwa ko na nasa kolehiyoeh! tila yata burado na sa kanilang mga bokabularyo ang mgamahihiwagang salitang ito. Mabuti pa ang mga bata, sa kanilangmga murang edad natuto na sila ng kagandahang asal.Kagandahang asal na itinuturo sa tahanan at patuloy na hinuhubogsa paaralan ayon na rin sa idealismo ni Saint Louis! Ang masakit,iyong ibang may edad na, "tumanda ng walang pinagkatandaan."Sa kauntng laway sa pagsasabi ng: Pakisuyo, paki-abot ang bayad! atng "Maraming salamat ha!, mahirap bang gawin iyon? Simplengbagay hindi magawa, lalo na siguro kung sa malaking bagay hindisiya maasahan.

Panawagan sa mga kaibigang Louisian, kung tayo nama'ymagpapasalamat o magpapaumanhin, hindi sapat na lumabaslamang ito sa ating mga bibig. Iparamdam natin sa taong atingpinagsasabihan ang sinseridad sa ating mga salita, nang sa gayonnama'y magkaroon ng positibong epekto ang mga salitang ito saating kapwa at ng sila rin naman ay matutong gumamit ng mgasalitang ito sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa ating mga kapwa tao! Louisianka, kaya sana ay maunawaan mo ito.

Naisip mo na ba kung paano mo babatiin ang Nanay mo?

SL.Chron


CENTERFOLD

Moving on to another moment of lifeMoving on to another moment of lifeM in on t ot er om nt feMovi g o o an h m en of li eMoving on to another moment of lifeOnce more we have come together to honor the SLU retirees

of the year. Of course, this year is special; 2001 is the real begin-ning of a new millenium, and for the retirees 2001, it is the realbeginning of a new stage in their life.

As I said on previous similar occasions, the word “retire”is not the best expression to describe what is happening to thepersons we honor tonight. To “move on” may be a more felicitousexpression. Our honorees are moving to a new stage in their lives.They face the opportunity to do something different, somethingnew, or maybe that which they always wanted to do but did notget to do because of their job at SLU. An opportune moment hasarrived and I hope that for all our honorees, it will be a blessedmoment.

Our program lists 13 retirees. A week ago we were invitedto vote for the magnificent 13 who will join the ranks of the Sen-ate, the wise people who are supposed to guide the nation on theroad to happiness and prosperity. We still worry how many ofthem will be from the People Power Coalition or the Puwersa ngMasa. In the case of our SLU 13, we do not have this worry. Themagnificent SLU 13 are all Puwersa ng Kabataan. They have re-mained young to serve the young. They have served in differentcapacities, they have served different needs of the university com-munity. From Nursing or Dietary Aide to Chief Nurse, from Jani-torial Supervisor to Special Services Supervisor, from Faculty toDean in our Colleges, from Elementary Classroom Teacher to Pro-fessor on the Graduate Level. Most of our magnificent 13 havebeen familiar faces on campus for many years. Some were veryconspicuous, others rarely seen in public. SLU is a huge machin-

ery wherein even the tiniest cog has its importance. The SLU ad-ministration and the SLU community are deeply grateful to all ofyou retirees 2001. We will miss you. But we will not forget you. Sangalan ng pamilyang SLU, mula sa kaibuturan ng puso ko, maramipong salamat.

Golden ID Card

You know the proverb: “Out of sight, out of the heart.” Inorder to avoid this pitfall, the SLU administration has introducedthe Golden ID card. Dear honorees, please do not forget to claimit. We hope that this card will tempt you to be around once in awhile, to use our library, to attend special activities, to keep intouch, to remain part of the family.

As I stated in the beginning, dear honorees, you are aboutto move on; you are about to seize a new opportunity in life. I wishand pray that you may enjoy this new phase and make it the bestpart of your life. You will have more time than ever for other peopleand more time than ever for yourself, your family and your God.Be a blessing to many!

Wherever you go, just around the corner to Baguio marketor to Burnham park or across the seas, may the sun shine on yourface, a soft wind blow at your back, and gentle rain water theflowers in your life. May you be at peace with yourself, your lovedones and your God.

The Lord bless you and keep you in His care.Dear friends, honorees, this is not a farewell, only a

goodbye… until we meet again!Salamat po. Mabuhay ang mga magnificent 13! SL.Chron

The 13 SLU Retirees of the Year 2001 beaming with SLU President Fr. Paul during the Testimonial Dinner held in their honor. Standing, leffto right: Mrs. Teresita Dela Cruz, Mrs. Perfecta Ramos, Mr. Denis Anganay, Mr. Andronico Maceda, and Dr. Josefina Domingo. Seated, leftto right: Mrs. Emerenciana Tadena, Mrs. Mary Vizcaya, Dr. Esperanza Borje, Dr. Remedios Taguba, Miss Julia Visaya, Mrs. Connie Tuason,Mrs. Patronicio Bacud. Not in picture: Dr. Ester Hufana.

## Rev. Fr. Paul van Parijs, cicmPresident, SLU

(Excerpts of Fr. President's speech during the Testimonial Dinner given in honor of the 13 SLU Retirees of 2001 on May 19, 2001.)

15Second Quarter 2001 CENTERFOLD

It is with distinct pride and honor that I take my being cho-sen to be the one to deliver this response on behalf of the 2001 SLURetirees.

Others say that 13 is an unlucky number, but to us 13 Retir-ees, we are very lucky because we are the honorees tonight.

On this occasion, I am sure my fellow retirees have mixedfeelings. We are accorded the rare opportunity to once again remi-nisce the happy moments, as well as the struggles we had gonethrough — the good times and the bad times. As they say, you mayforget the troubles that passed your way, but never forget the bless-ings that come each day.

The varied trainings and experiences we had are founda-tions of our professional and personal self-fulfillment. Thus, wecan say that we have already achieved the zenith of success in life.As we move on through the path of the future, let us resolve to bemore active and better participants in building a just and humanesociety, not merely through the various roles we had been preparedto play as professionals, but also by going out of our way, to reach outto the needy and less fortunate members of our society withoutexpecting anything in return. Let us be instruments of love andpeace, reach out to touch the lives of others in a holistic approach– spiritually, socially, emotionally, psychologically and morally. Letus be more attuned and sensitive to the call for genuine and lastingservice. May we, therefore, continue to strive for even greater heightsand grow even stronger in the face of more challenges, undertak-ings, and commitments in the next phase of our life.

Seeking SLU's support for "Retirees Association"

Present status that SLU has attained, I believe hascreated among its employees and students an atmosphereof empowerment. The university richly demonstrates itsgenuine concern for the welfare of its employees. In thisconnection, we hope that SLU Administration will be sup-portive of the SLU Retirees' Association when it will be or-ganized. It’s a dream but we hope it will materialize with theconcerted efforts of all past, present, and future SLU Retir-ees.

Let us give credit to the efforts done by the UFESLUthrough Atty. Rolando dela Cruz, past President and Atty.Bernard Padang, its present President. Undoubtedly,UFESLU provided complimentary support to both employ-ees and the administration, thus becoming a real partner.We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude tothe UFESLU officers as well as the Sectoral Representativesfor the support they have extended to the Union members,

Excerpt of Miss Visaya's response speech on behalf of the 13 SLU 2001retirees during the Testimonial Dinner given in their honor on May 19, 2001.

‘I spent the bestof my life hereat SLU Hospital’

# Miss Julia N. VisayaRetired Chief Nurse, SLUHSH

and the cooperative and open-minded relationship among theDepartment Heads and the ELPs.

May I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitudewith special mention to Miss Ma. Lourdes W. Jacinto, Hospital Ad-ministrator for being supportive, understanding and sensitive tothe needs and problems of the hospital, its employees, and mostespecially to the Nursing Service Department. I joined SLU Hos-pital of the Sacred Heart on June 16, 1977. In my 23 years, 11 ½months stay, Dr. Roberto Legaspi is the fifth Medical Director. Therehave been 3 Assistants to the President for Hospital Affairs, andMiss Jacinto is the fourth Hospital Administrator I work with. I cansay that I spent the best of my fruitful life here at SLU Hospital. Ihave seen how the hospital progressed as a service institution andI am proud to be part of the hospital family.

Lastly, on behalf of my co-retirees, we would like to expressour heartfelt gratitude for honoring us this evening with this testi-monial dinner, the plaques we received, the material support, allthe blessings given us, and most especially the kind words con-veyed to us. These are all very invigorating and encouraging.

Thank you so much and a pleasant evening to all. Mabuhayand God bless. SL.Chron

Miss Julia N. Visaya.

The 13 retirees of the year 2001 with Fr. President.

16 CHRONICLELouisSaintSOMETHING TO CONSIDER

Whether we like it or not, music isalready part of our lives. It has been part ofour culture and tradition as a people. Evenbefore the coming of the Europeans intothe Philippine soil, the early Filipinos werealready music lovers. This is clearly mani-fested in the music of the indigenouspeoples all over the archipelago.

Chanting Igorot's Hudhud and Ullalim

Take the case of the Igorots of theCordilleras. Music has been deeply rootedin their everyday lives. Whether in the con-fines of their homes, in the fields, or in thewider arena of their village stage, you canhear the Igorots singing their melodioussongs or beating their musical instruments.You can hear them chanting their bahdiwas they communicate to the spirits of theirdeparted. You can hear them singing theirhudhud as they work in their fields. In thestillness of the night, you can hear the youngmen singing their love songs to the womenof the ulog, the ebgan or the agamang.

You, too, can hear them singing theirullalim as they socialize for peace and pros-perity. As the Igorots gather around in timesof harvest, in times of festivities, or duringrituals, you can see them playing or beat-ing their various musical instruments, at thesame time swaying their bodies to performa rhythmic dance.

Expressing Soul's Vibrations

Yes, it is through their music that theIgorots express the vibrations of their soul.It is through their music that they can freelymanifest their joys, their happiness, theirsorrows, and their sentiments. It is throughtheir music that they entertain themselvesand their neighbors.

More deeply, it is through music thatan Igorot releases his pent-up emotions,that he relieves himself of his anxieties, thathe communicates to his god Kabunyan forlong life, for prosperity, for the fertility ofthe soil, and for many children.

In other words, music is indispens-able in the lives of the Igorots because itperforms psychological, social and religiousfunctions.

Things of the Past?

But today, in this age of electronicswhen the air is filled with the sounds ofheavy metals, electric guitars, pianos,video'kes and karaokes, one cannot relin-quish the fear that the indigenous music ofthe ancestors would eventually be pushedinto oblivion and the young generations willnot have even the opportunity to learn and

Appreciating Cordillera's IndigenousMusic and Musical Instruments

## Isikias T. PicpicanSLU Museum Curator and Archivist

appreciate it. Unless something will be doneto preserve or promote it, the indigenousmusic will simply become a thing of the past.

I believe that we should seize theopportunity for us to rekindle our heartsand minds especially those of the youngamong us, with the knowledge, the appre-ciation and the understanding of the beautyof our indigenous music so that we maycome to price and treasure them, love andcherish them, and probably revive them aspart of our day to day encounter.

Indigenous Musical Instruments

Our indigenous musical instrumentsin the Cordillera are diverse will not classifythem this way: Percussion instruments, windinstruments, and string instruments.

The percussion instruments are sup-posedly the most primitive. The clappingof the hands and the stamping of the feet,exemplify the first and crudest attempts ofman at rhythm and music.

Generally, the percussion instru-ments are intended for rhythm, but thereare some that produce a kind of melody.Any object that produces sound are usuallyused to produce rhythm. A pair of stone,stick, wood, bamboo, or metal when struckagainst each other can produce rhythm.When these ob-jects are properlyarranged and or-ganized, these canproduce a particu-lar rhythm andmelody that caninvite the simulta-neous swaying ofthe body into arhythmic dance.

Rhythm ofVictory

In theolden days, menwould beat theirshields with theirbolos and spearsas they comehome victoriousfrom a tribal war.Or after a harddays work in thefields, the menwould rhythmi-cally beat theirworking tools toproduce rhythmicsounds to relievethem of their fa-

tigue. Women, too, would carry their loadson their head while they rhythmically claptheir hands as they follow the foot trail lead-ing to their homes.

Some of these musical instrumentsthat were created and developed by thenatives are the following: Solibao, Gangsa,Tallak, Bangibang, Pakkong or Pakgong,Bunkaka / Bilbil/Balimbing, Tungatong,and Patanggok. Each of these instrumentshas its respective history, as to its origin, itsfunction and the tales that go with it.

Human Lips as Wind Instrument

Among the musical wind instru-ments, the first and foremost, is the humanlips that can produce the most perfectmelodies by whistling which is commonamong all people, except, of course, thosewith lip deformities.

Leaves of certain plants are used bysome by applying them to the lips and blow-ing in a certain way so as to produce asound that produce or play all kinds ofmelodies.

In the Cordilleras, the Igorots playdifferent types flutes to produce their re-spective music. Some of the wind instru-ments include the following: Diw-as orDiwdiw-as, dulili, Kalaleng, Tungali,Saggaypo, Kohding/Kobing /Apistong/Ullibew, Tangguyob.

The Igorots also play stringed instru-ments. These instruments include the fol-lowing: Akelshang/Ageldang, Kulittong,Patunggok. SL.Chron

The author trying his skills on the indigenous wind instrument.

17Second Quarter 2001 SOMETHING TO CONSIDER

If you were in a business ofcommunicating with people,would you greet them with your smile? Or simply wait for them tosmile first before you do, or you don’t smile at all?

How many public and private places have we gone to wherewe meet cold faces and sometimes hear apathetic words when weinquire about something?

Using Lips for Pointing Something?

Our humorous, energetic, and charming Business Commu-nication instructress said that Human Relations must be taught asa one separate subject in an institutional learning center. Givingsituational examples, she clearly described to us what is happen-ing now to human relations, especially here in our country.

In some department or grocery stores, some salesladies evenuse their lips to point where a certain product is instead of guidingthe customer to where it is. Some people with whom we transactsimple business do not even mind to look at us on our face. Othersdo not dare to give us their smiles.

Now, I realize that these things happen not only in stores orin food chains but also here in our own university campus.

Is a “Welcome” sign enough?

In fact, after our mentor frankly named the Accounting Of-fice, Registrar’s Office, and the Library Building as examples ofbusiness establishments in SLU that do not accommodate peoplewith a smile, I immediately nodded my head in agreement with herstatement. Why should I nod if I have no reason of having proven ittrue? In fairness, however, I am not referring to all the personnel ofthe said offices.

Every semester I have to drop by the Registrar’s Office tosecure important things. At the office’s main entrance at the SilangLobby is a marker which states “Welcome to the Registrar’s Office.”But is this enough to make one really feel welcomed in the office?The Madam-in-charge at the window were I go to has never sharedme her smile. Perhaps she’s too busy to do it. However, the firsttime I went there I heard her voice became impatient after I po-litely told her that a certain copy she just handed me was not the

Welcoming Someone with a Smile## Kate Claire L. Odiem, College of Human Sciences

one I was asking for. I was surprised of her reaction. I don’t blameher for it was a product of miscommunication. I felt embarrassedand felt it was my fault. Anyway, she changed it without asking meto pay again.

Irony

I experienced the same thing at the library. In the mainlibrary, particularly at the left wing section, a cursive, brightly col-ored cut out of the word “Smile” is stuck on a side wall of a bookshelf. Besides, at the right wing a poster entitled “16 Ways to loveyour library”, written in two white cartolinas, are posted on thesides of two book shelves. The first one says, “Speak softly and carrya big smile.” How ironic and funny it is! How come that there arestudent assistant librarians who pout at you when you borrow books.

My friend Hannah and I encountered someone last schoolyear. She went to look for the statistics book we were borrowingand came back formally saying “Wala.” We asked for it from an-other librarian whom Hannah knew. She searched for it and gaveit to us. Is that the proper way a librarian deals with borrowers orresearchers? They should be industrious and patient enough incarrying out their job, for they are being paid by the university.

Where else in the university do you experience a cold atmo-sphere of communication? Count your experiences and namethe offices.

Heartwarming smile

In conducting business affairs with people, a smile enablesthem feel at ease and welcomed and not uneasy or nervous. Giv-ing a heartwarming smile establishes a good communication cli-mate between you and your client or other people. It also pro-motes the growth of good human relations in the practice of yourown field of profession or job. In addition, smiling makes onelook younger than his or her age. We may be doing our job verywell but let’s see to it that we are not performing it so formally orstrictly that we reach a point of humiliating other people. For allyou know, a smile can make a big difference. SL.Chron

The National Nutrition council under PD No. 491, also knownas the Nutrition Act of the Philippines, instituted the annualobservation of Nutrition Month every month of July purposely toensure public awareness on the importance of good nutrition inthe pursuit of an improved quality of life.

Good health through proper nutrition

Nutritional Guidelines are primary recommendations to pro-mote good health through proper nutrition. They are simplestatements that give advise on the consumption of foods and foodcomponents for which there are public health concerns. Suchconcerns include the prevalence of malnutrition and specificnutritional deficiencies, the lack of balance in the intake of nutri-ents, the decreasing practice of breast feeding, the increasingincidence of diet related chronic degenerative diseases, the in-creasing practice of unhealthy lifestyles, and the consumption ofunsafe foods.

Healthy Food for Healthy Life# Constance Dulay-Florentine

College of Education

To achieve good nutrition:• Plan and consume a balanced diet from a variety of foods;• Eat the recommended amounts of food from each food

group;• Pay particular attention to the increased food needs dur-

ing pregnancy and lactation;• If you eat convenience foods, choose those with higher

nutritional value and observe the principle of variety;• Select fortified foods, whenever possible especially those

with Sangkap Pinoy seal;• Read food labels to make healthier choices;• Take nutritional supplements only upon expert’s ad-

vice; and• Take care of the increased nutritional needs of adoles-

cents by giving adequate and varied meals to get themready for adulthood. SL.Chron

18 CHRONICLELouisSaintFOCUS: COLLEGES

MydearCHSFamily,

AsIleaveyou,Ishalldiealittlebecausewithyou, Igrewroots---grewandbloomedintowhatIamnow.

AsIleaveyou,Ishalldiealittle,butwhereIamnextplanted,Ishallagaingrowandbloom.WithourCHSfamily,Ispent57%yearsofmyproductiveyearsatSaintLouisUniversity. You

havetouchedmylife�Ishallneverforgetyou....The�elderlies�inCHS mayremembertheturbulentyearsofemployees'andstudents'strikes

whereyourconcernforourstudentsprevailedoveryourmembershipintheUnion. Yourcommitmentanddedicationtoyourworkasteachers,asrolemodelsofourstudents--allthesewillforeverbeetchedinmymind,inmyheart.

Ithasbeenajoyandafruitfulexperienceworkingwithyou,myCHSfamily. Inyou,isawitnessingofthesaying:�Workisnotworkwhenyouenjoyit.�Whereintheacademicworldanyonecomeacrossteacherswhogroanwhenclassesareunexpectedlysuspendedbecausethis

wouldaffectthepacingoftheirlessonswhichhavebeenprogrammedaccordingtotheschoolcalendar?OnlyintheCollegeofHumanSciences!Wheredoyoufindteachersseekingpermissiontoholdextraclassesbecausetheyarealittlebehindintheirsubjectmatter,andtheseextraclassesarewithoutpay?�onlyintheCollegeofHumanSciences!

KeepupthiswonderfulCHSspirit,nomatterwhat....AsIhaveoftensaid,�You,thefaculty,makethecollegeintowhatitisnow,andIamveryproudofyou.�

Ioncementionedinoneofmy�Teachers�DayLoveNotes�toyou:�Theysay,ifyoutalktoplants...thesewouldbearflowers...andhowwonderfulitwouldbeifwefoundsometimetotalkto

plantsforthemtogrow...�You�talked�tome;you�touched�me;andIgrewpersonallyandprofessionally,andIbloomedintowhatIamnow,and�Iam

happywithmyself.�Solong,mypreciousCHSfamily�Imaybeoutofsightphysically,butIshallalwaysbewithyouinspirit. Growandbloom

whereveryoumaybeplanted.

Trulyyours,(Signed)JosefinaN.Domingo

I shall Again Grow and Bloom(Ms. Josefina N. Domingo served as dean of the College of Human Sciences from June 1985 to May 2001.

This is here "farewell letter" to the people she worked with at CHS)

Dean Josefina N. Domingo

Settled at their new “home” at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Build-ing, SLU Colleges of Education, Law, and the first year students ofthe College of Nursing, started the school year 2001-2002, with anenculturated liturgical celebration.

The liturgy, attended by Dean Rogue Bernardez of the CoEand Dean Grace Lacanaria, of the CoN , was concelebrated by Fr.Philip Borla, CICM, SLU Parish Priest, and Fr. Joseph Liu.

Fr. Borla, in his short homily, reiterated that “Our faith in andour love of the Lord will keep us strong.” His sharing revolvedaround the theme “Security under God’s Protection.”

He further led the blessing of all the classrooms, hallways,stockroom, and offices of the Gonzaga Building. The blessing wasaccompanied by the blending of the voices of the COE choir withthe students of William Brasseur Catechetical Institute, and themusic of COE native instrumental players.

The activity was concluded with the singing of the Lord’sPrayer.

Security Under God’sProtection

# Constance Dulay-Florentine , College of Education

SL.Chron

Settling CoE, CoL, and partly CoN at the Gonzaga Building andFinding a Place for the Boys High at Navy Base

Fr. Philip Borla, cicm leading the blessing ceremony of the GonzagaBuilding with the deans, faculty and students of the Colleges ofEducation, Nursing, and Law.


“This is Tiger land. Welcome!”“There’s a war brewing on. Which

side are you in?”Are you familiar with these lines?

Or, do the following strike a chord?“ Don’t cry for me… I keep my promise.”“A toad Madame?! Perhaps it is you

who’s a toad?”If they do, then you’re in for a treat.

From the Tanghalang SLU, that is. You needno longer queue in long lines at the Metro-politan theaters just to see Swan Lake or MissSaigon or whatever your favorite play is. TSLUis here to quench your longing forShakespearean or Palanca and ethnic the-atre productions.

Resident Drama Company

Established in 1998 as the officialresident drama company of the Center forCulture and the Arts, it has produced muchacclaimed major performances such asAndres Bonifacio ng Bayan (1998), A Tributeto Guerrero (1999), and Ugly Duckling/FrogPrince (2000).The Show Must Go On (2000)and The Hemleys: Home Honey, I’m Hi (2000)were minor productions that have also cap-tivated the audience.

This semester, as the group preparesfor its much awaited runs, I took the timeto peep behind the scenes. Though I

Tanghalang SLU Thru the Years# Stephen Omaois

College of Education

didn’t get to catch the members in a-laShakespearean rehearsals, I managed tocorner the new TSLU trainer and CCA dra-matic and stage coordinator, the CCA vet-eran performer , Dan Riopay. He was onlytoo glad to answer to my queries.

3-hours-daily, 6-days-a-week practice

Here are some facts and figures aboutTSLU (courtesy of Sir Riopay):

-TSLU was established in 1998 withthe objective of training student-actors in

basic and advanced theatre arts. It wasfounded and first headed by Jun Espinosa.He was followed by Donnabel Dona, thenby Ana Verviano. Mr. Riopay took over fromMs. Verviano.

-TSLU has since trained close to 160stage performers. It accepts an average of40 students a year. It has a current mem-bership of 42 old and new actors/actresses.

-TSLU holds a 3-hours-daily, 6-times-a-week practice. That’s from 4-7 p.m. Prettytough, huh? The practice includes theatrewarm ups, breathing and physical exer-cises, and impromptu performances (es-pecially by the new members) on the firsthour. The second or middle hour is de-voted to workshops and theatre training(given by Sir Riopay or some resource per-sons). The final hour is a sort of culminat-ing activity or recap.

-TSLU accepts members based ondemonstrated acting ability and potential.Auditions are held every June . Thegrounds for possible expulsion from thegroup are absences, discourtesy, or as statedin the TSLU manual of rules and by-laws.

-TSLU offers scholarships/grantsand other privileges in kind to deservingmembers.

The Tanghalang SLU will be stagingWalang Sugat—a musical (August 28, 29,30, 2001) and The Enchanted Storks (Octo-ber 4). So, for the theatre enthusiasts orthe romantics, watch out! TSLU is here toserve your fancy. SL.Chron

FOCUS: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Male members of the Tanghalang SLU.

Female members of the Tanghalang SLU.

20 CHRONICLELouisSaintFOCUS: FOREIGN STUDENTS

SLU papers have always been filledup with write-ups by and about Filipinos.True?

I think so. Read your back issues ofBuhay SLU, St. Louis Chronicle and eventhe White & Blue, or any of your own intra-college papers. You will read socio-politi-cal analyses, sports and other-event news,opinions and literary works – all by andabout Filipinos. Yah! They’re bright andexpressive of their feelings, aren’t they. Noquestion about that. But how about put-ting another menu on the list?

PICRO decided to provide a columnfor foreign (read: non-Filipino citizen) stu-dents. Not only because we FilipinoLouisians would like to know more aboutour “imported schoolmates” and howthey’re going with their student life at SLU.Not only because we want them to know thatthey are indeed welcome in our midst andfor everyone to know that they are enrolledin a “cool school” and a tourist-friendly uni-versity. We also want to hear from them –their ideas, their feelings, their aspirations— and get to know them and their culturesbetter.

So, PICRO decided to interviewLouisians who are non-Filipinos. Here’san account of our first attempt on this re-gard.

As I entered the foreigners’ area atthe back of the Registrar’s Office, a Koreanasked me, “Yes? Can I help you? Anything?”

“Well, yes. Can I interview you? Itwill be for SLU Chronicle.” I answered witha smile.

A guy sitting in the sofa butted in,“About what ?”

I felt a sort of nervous at this point intime.

I composed myself and tried to gettheir attention.“About anything. Ammmm… ‘bout you,foreigners, your ideas, your stay here. Is itok with you?”

Some said yes, fine, ok. Some an-swered me with a smile.As we went on, my nervousness slowlycalmed down.

Knowing the Philippines from friends

• Who introduced Philippines to you? How didyou know Baguio?

Paul (his real name is Hyun Chul Jang, aKorean): One friend of my dad’s toldus about this place. We got to knowabout Baguio from the same personas we tried to look for a place suit-able for us. Some provinces were toohot for us….

Ethel Kangberee (Ghanian): My part-timework colleague was a Filipino and shetold me about the Philippines, as forthe reason why Baguio, what else wasit got to offer but a quiet, beautifulweather and tranquility.

Dinesh Shilpakar (Nepali): I knew Philip-pines for a long time, maybe sincemy elementary school as we had tostudy Geography, and concerningBaguio, I had some of my friends whowere studying. I came to know Baguiofrom them.

Lo Cheh Hideki (Japanese-Taiwanese): Noone, (referring to the question “who intro-duced Philippines to him”) but it’s a coolplace. (He wants to be called James).

Navin Nepali (Nepal): I came to know aboutBaguio through my friends.

Edred V. Castro (Fil-Am): My parents madesure to teach me about my heritage.

Asaad A. El Amin (Sudanese): My brothers.Erka (Mongolian): Filipino priests who work

in Mongolia; they gave us some in-formation about the Philippines.

Mei Ling Hong (Chines): My grandparentscame here from China. My family came upto Baguio from Manila.

I am loving each moment that I’m here

• How long have you been here?Paul: A year.Ethel: Nearly three months, and I am lov-

ing each moment.Dinesh: This is my fourth year in the Phil-

ippinesJames: 8 yearsNavin: 3 yearsEdred: Total of 3 years.Asaad: 4 yearsErka: I’ve been here for almost 2 years now.Huyam: This is my second year.Mei Ling: All my life.

Choices they make

• Did you have other choices where to study otherthan Baguio, or the Philippines?Paul: Yes, we thought about settling down

in Manila, but we simply couldn’t bearthe heat….

Ethel: Yes, had other choices. But since Iwas in Laguna for a vacation, I pre-ferred the Philippines over all.

Dinesh: I had. But fortunately Philippinesbecame my ultimate destination to

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Some sort of a dialogue of cultures:First Interview with Non-Filipino Louisians

The author (last person to the right) after the interview with the non-Filipino Louisians

21Second Quarter 2001 FOCUS: FOREIGN STUDENTS

acquire undergrad degree.James: EuropeNavin: YesEdred: No, I love it here.Asaad: Yes, EnglandErka: Yes, before coming here, I had a choice

to study in Italy but it’s hard to adjustthere that’s why I’ve chosen Baguio.

Huyam: Yes, India and U.A.E.Mei Ling: No.

“I love coconut juice!”

• Why did you choose our country?Paul: Descent housing, quality education,

etc. at a low cost.Ethel: Because it is known that Filipinos are

hospitable all around the world andmy parents wanted me in a good en-vironment. Besides, Philippines hasa lot to offer.

Dinesh: I actually didn’t choose the coun-try. I chose education and I am happythat I chose Philippines.

James: I love coconut juice!Navin: In search for good education and to

know the culture.Edred: Most of my family are here and I

thought I should spend more timewith them.

Asaad: If has good standard schools.Erka: I’m a scholar of the CICM. Philippines

is the only country with schools thathave an English subject, unlike othercountries some of their schoolsdoesn’t have an English subject, andthe people here can speak and un-derstand English.

Huyam: My friends, the standard of the uni-versities here especially SLU !

Mei Ling: Not applicable.

One thing I hate ... hypocrites !

• What are your impressions about our country?About us?Paul: Filipinos are generally friendly, I usu-

ally don’t experience any discrimi-nation for me being a foreigner. Aslong as I’ll be nice to them, they giveme a warm welcome. And I guess,most Filipinos are slow to anger,right?

Ethel: The country is beautiful and most ofthe people are very friendly and pa-tient with me. I hope my teacherswill still be patient event though Iforget my homeworks.

Dinesh: As I heard, really hospitable, kind,caring, polite, friendly and approach-able.

James: Passionate and fun to be with.Navin: Nice and hospitable; friendly.

Edred: The country is beautiful, but thereis room for improvement. Thepeople are a reflection of myself.

Asaad: They’re nice and open.Erka: The people of this country are very

gentle and they smile all the timewhen they greet.

Huyan: I like to stay and study in Baguio,because it is so quiet, and clean city.About the people, my problem withthem is the language only, but I thinkthey are kind and funny.

Mei Ling: Well, the country is nice but thepeople are ignorant about other raceslike (Editor: maybe she meant “someof the Filipinos). Well, most of themare hospitable, which is good; onething I hate about them, is they canbe hypocrites !

• How do you find it now?Paul: This place is pretty cool. I’m enjoying

my stay here… Well, I’ve enjoyed itever since. To say something aboutour school, we get a quality educa-tion for a reasonable cost. (Althoughwe may end up with shear frustrationsat times – failing, getting dropped,etc.)

Ethel: I still have the same impressions as Ihad earlier. It’s static.

Dinesh: I think, I mentioned it in my previ-ous answer.

James: Same as the answer in last question.Navin: Same as before.Edred: I am still here because I am enjoy-

ing my stay here very much.Asaad: Fantastic.Erka: Now, the crowd’s noise is not a prob-

lem anymore, maybe I’ve adjustedalready. About the people? It’s stillthe same as with the first impression.

Huyam: A lot difficult in this life and prob-lems, but in the other side it makesme stronger.

Mei Ling: Still the same.

Impressions

• (Addressed to men) What are your impressionsabout our women?Paul: I’ll have to say they are charming.

There are thousands of reasons thatmake them attractive. (Pearl of theeast… does this refer to the girls ornature?)

Dinesh: Adorable! Anyway, beauty lies inthe eyes of the beholder. So whatcan I say: I can see plenty of beauti-ful women here not only in face butalso in heart.

James: Sweet, kind and fun to be with.Navin: Nice from the heart and appearance

as well.Edred: Very pleasingAsaad: I can’t judge because I have not seen

all of them.

• (Addressed to ladies) How do you find ourmen?Ethel: Oooh…! Them! One word… Yummy!Erka: I think they are simple. It means

they didn’t wear fashion clothes allthe time.

Huyam: No comment (Actually, she com-mented but she asked me to keep itsecret).

Mei Ling: Well, they’re creative in courtingwomen.

Mr. Joshi Sikha (last person to the right), president of the Foreign Students' Association,sharing light moments with the author and the rest of the association members.

SL.Chron


To ALL PARISHIONERS:

Prayerful greetings in our Lord Jesus!

We are very pleased to inform you that through your help in last week’s Relief Operation Campaign for the Typhoon “Feria” victims,we were able to collect the amount of P43,504.10 and made 50 bags of relief goods composed of noodles, sugar, coffee, soap,toothpaste, canned good, blankets and old clothes, shoes, bags and kitchen utensils.

The first distribution of the relief goods happened last July 15, 2:00 p.m. at Irisan Baranggay with the help of the Parish Social ActionCommittee and the CHS Prime Movers Society (PMS). The second was last July 21, 9:00 a.m., within Baguio to our SLU Parishioners– victims with the Elementary Students and Teachers and with the help again of the Parish Social Action Committee.

Attached herewith is the list of all the donations received and the disbursement report.

Thank you for responding to the call of our brothers and sisters in need, may God bless you abundantly!

Prayerfully yours,

Fr. Philip Enriquez Borla, cicmSLU Parish Priest

cc: Atty. Arnulfo S. Soriano Officer-In-Charge, Saint Louis University

DATE D O N O R IN KIND IN CASH

8-Jul ENGR. Pete Ballesca and Family 500.0010-Jul Venus Sarmiento Noodles, Biscuit, canned goods10-Jul Psych Class c/o Mrs. Lambino, 2-3, TThS 157.0010-Jul CHS Mass Com Students, 1-2, TThS 120.0010-Jul Psych Class c/o Mrs. Lambino, 1-2, TThS 105.0010-Jul CHS Prime Movers society (PMS) Old clothes10-Jul Psych Class 5 c/o Mrs. Lambino, 3-4 TThS 185.0011-Jul Adol. Psych c/o Mrs. Lambino 8:30 - 9:30 MWF 150.0011-Jul Social work 11B c/o Mrs. Lambino 56.0011-Jul Philip Andres Morris Old clothes11-Jul Psycho 3, 11:30 - 12:30 114.0011-Jul Sr. Michelle Liu Old clothes11-Jul Christville Dorm - c/o Mrs. Chan 500.0012-Jul Nacnac Family of Bakakeng Old clothes12-Jul Himmiwat Family Old Clothes12-Jul Mrs. Rosuman (CNS) Old Clothes12-Jul CHS Prime Movers society (PMS) Old Clothes12-Jul SW 4A c/o Mrs. Paragas 1-2 TThS 135.5012-Jul Psycho 1 c/o Mrs. Maximo, 10:30 -11:30 TThS 145.0012-Jul SLU Lay Eucharistic Ministers 500.0012-Jul Classes of Mrs. Maximo, Mrs. Eustaquio & Ms. Cristy Segnaken 9 new Blankets13-Jul Social work 11B c/o Mrs. Lambino 113.0013-Jul Engl 1a c/o Mrs. Ramos, 1-2 MWF (CEA) Old clothes and canned goods13-Jul Ms. Yury S. Dizon Old clothes and canned goods13-Jul Engl 1a c/o Mrs. Ramos, 2-3 MWF (CEA) Noodles and canned goods13-Jul Ms. Vicky Edrosolan (CEA) Noodles and canned goods13-Jul CHS Prime Movers society (PMS) Old Clothes,noodles and canned goods13-Jul Anonymous Old Clothes 5,500.0014-Jul Litcom Old Clothes14-Jul Tiffany Mendoza - CHS Old Clothes14-Jul CNS - JOY 2,000.0014-Jul CICS Lit 2 c/o Mrs. Ramos,11:30-12:30 TTS canned goods14-Jul BSAC 1 7:30-8:30 TThS,c/o Mrs. Sta. Ana medicines14-Jul Ladies Residence Hall Old Clothes,noodles and canned goods1,230.0014-Jul ME Department (CEA) Noodles, canned goods, soaps and Toothpaste14-Jul Rel 3 c/o Mrs. Eustaquio 129.6014-Jul Pol Sci 4-5 MWF c/o Mr. Umacam 122.5014-Jul Pol Sci 5-6 MWF c/o Mr. Umacam 96.5014-Jul Pol Scie 3-4 MWF c/o Mr. Umacam 115.0014-Jul Lit 1 c/o Ms. Liccod 214.7514-Jul History 1 9:30 -10:30 195.7514-Jul Engl 1 3-4 MWF c/o Ms. Liccod 187.5014-Jul Engl 1 2-3 MWF c/o Ms. Liccod 180.1014-Jul Engl 1 7:30 -8:30 MWF 187.0014-Jul Picne Jr. 4th yr CEA Noodles

DONATIONS for TYPHOON VICTIMS

SLU DISASTER RESPONSE


14-Jul CNS - JOY Old Clothes14-Jul CEA - ECES Old Clothes,noodles & canned goods 440.0014-Jul Anonymous 300.0014-Jul Blesilda Braganza 100.0014-Jul Love (BEC-BUKAS) noodles14-Jul Anonymous 100.0014-Jul LITCOM 93.5014-Jul Caguio & New Lucban Brgy, c/o Ate Pilar 2,160.0014-Jul Lit 1 c/o Ms. Liccod 2-3 TThS Medicines 145.0014-Jul Ladies Residence Hall Old Clothes, bags & Kitchen utensils15-Jul Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Ordas 50.0015-Jul SOLCC 1,500.0015-Jul SAMH noodles canned goods 109.3517-Jul College of Law 1,300.0018-Jul c/o Mrs. Ramos Noodles and canned goods18-Jul ELEMENTARY Old Clothes, noodles, canned goods, etc. 20,231.7520-Jul College of Nursing Old clothes, noodles, canned goods 2,408.0021-Jul College of Education 627.3021-Jul Dr. Benito Sunga 1,000.0024-Jul SLU Hospital Old Clothes

— — — — — —TOTAL: 43,504.10

LESS EXPENSES: 37,304.25— — — — — —

MONEY LEFT: P 6,199.85========

EXPENSES: Plastic Bags180.00

Additional toothpaste & Soap 662.25Donation to Conchita Nebrija 500.00Snacks for July 15 distribution 330.00Snacks for July 21 distirubution 132.00Cash given to victims 35,500.00

——————TOTAL EXPENSES: 37,304.25

BENEFECIARIES:

NAME A M O U N TABALOS Family P 1,500.00AGUALIN Family 2,000.00ALCOS Family 1,000.00AQUINO Family 2,000.00CALUB Family 1,500.00CANAVE Family 1,500.00CORTES Family 1,500.00DE GUZMAN Family 1,500.00ESTEBAN Family 2,000.00FERRAREN Family 3,000.00LACSON Family 1,500.00MENECIO Family 1,500.00PASCUAL Family 2,000.00RODILLAS Family 2,000.00TAMPICAN Family 3,000.00TUMAPANG Family 5,000.00Mr. Leo Liddawa 1,500.00Mrs. Milaflor Rodillas 1,500.00

PROVINCES/CITY NUMBER OF AFFECTED NUMBER OF CASUALTIES NUMBER OF DAMAGED HOUSES COST OF DAMAGED COST OF AGRICULTURALFAMILIES PERSONS DEAD INJURED MISSING PARTIALLY TOTALLY

Source: Vicente Flores Tomazar, Regional Director, DCD-CAR GExecutive Officer, CRDCC

BAGUIO CITYABRA

APAYAOBENGUETIFUGAO

KALINGAMT. PROVINCE

TOTAL

1,792 8,467 35 80 1 260 80 P215.7 M P1.7 M

36,638 188,541 19 28 12 6,778 1,494 P174.580 M P181.328 M

10,095 51,889 2 15 0 2,424 182 P42.495 M P45.473 M8,149 31,799 47 51 12 770 317 P130.718 M P31.996 M

285 1,143 0 0 0 246 29 P84.103 M P35.776 M

6,714 20,142 0 0 0 747 21 P6.785 M P18.231 M

98 594 13 4 0 67 19 P12.580 M P36.913 M63,772 302,575 116 178 25 11,332 2,142 P666.961 M P351.417 M

SEMI-FINAL REPORT OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY TYPHOON "FERIA"As of 24 July 2001 @ 5:00 PM

Cordillera Administrative Region

SLU DISASTER RESPONSE

We extend our deep-est sympathy to the family ofMr. Marben Tumapang whowas one of the casualties oftyphoon Feria.

Marben was a 4th yearAccountancy student of SLUand was supposed to be thenext president of ESPADA, auniversity-wide organization.

Condolences fromMarben's friends at the Su-preme Student Council,ESPADA, CAC and the entireUniversity.

Marben Tumapang (may he rest inpeace).

24 CHRONICLELouisSaintLIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE

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At least they understand each other on WednesdayMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Employees over 30 years old

Employees under 30 years old

KIND OF STAFF

GENDER SENSITIVE ADDRESSIt is now formally accepted that the appellation “Mrs.” can be dropped in favor of simply “Ms.” In formal correspondence, it isgenerally preferred now to write “Ms.” before the name of a lady, be she married or single. It is more or less equivalent to thetitle “Mr.” which is a general address to men of both the married and unmarried kind.

It is likewise legally provided upon by the New Family Code that a woman, upon marriage, has the choice of retaining hermaiden family name and not adopting anymore the surname of her husband.

O, DI BA?I. Salidummay

SIR OR MANONG?

An office staff addressed her

office’s head, ‘Manang’, to which the lat-

ter snobbishly retorted: You don’t evengive a damn of respect! Di pa ako tinawagna ‘Ma’am!

Err... Celine Klondike (would there be

a possibility for a name swap, she would

have easily opted for this name), ano po

ba talaga ang gusto mong tawag sa yo:

Miss? Mrs? ‘Ma’am?

But, ‘Ma’am’, is ‘Manang’ or ‘Ate’

not better adapted to your kayumanggikutis and your pinoy diwa (unless these hadbeen totally obliterated by the ‘White and

Block’ cosmetic)? You don’t call your

elder sister ‘Maam’ in order to show re-

spect, or your father ‘Sir’ for that matter.

Is ‘Manang’ or ‘Kuya’ (and the like) not

our Filipino way of showing our respect?

Many say, “It is baduy kasi e” (since‘Manang’, for instance, has become syn-

onymous to ‘old lady’). Ow, come on?

And whoever said that ‘Ate’ and

‘Manong’ or ‘Ading’ is baduy except thatpolluted colonial consciousness which says

that ‘Ma’am’ and ‘Sir’ are the best, if not

the only ways, to show respect. Come to

think of it: What after all do ‘Ma’am’ and

‘Sir’ signify in the English language? Well,

they are just expressions of respect ap-

propriate for a woman and a man, plain

and simple. Use them, of course, if you

are talking to an English speaking person,

but to a Filipino and a Filipina — why can’t

we just use our own indigenous addresses

for respect. These are closer to our heart:

‘Ading’, ‘Manang’, ‘Manong’, ‘Kuya’, ‘Ate’.

How nicely Pinoy it would be if we could

call our classroom teacher ‘Ate’ or

‘Nanay’ (second parents nga e, ano ka

ba!) or our boss ‘Kuya’ or ‘Tatay’, and in

return our boss or teacher would call us

‘Ading’ or ‘Anak’, di ba?

The next time someone calls you

‘Ate’ or ‘Kuya’ in the office, smile and pass

on the greeting to others. And should that

next person say to you, “Walang respeto!”,

tell her/him back: Pinoy/Pinay naman ako!

O, di ba?

Just in case you ever got the two mixed up,this should make things a bit more clear...

IN PRISON... you spend the majority of yourtime in an 8X10 cell;AT WORK... you spend the majority of yourtime in a 6X8 cubicle.

IN PRISON... you get three meals a day;AT WORK... you only get a break for one mealand you have to pay for it.

IN PRISON... you get time off for good behav-ior;AT WORK...you get rewarded for good behav-ior with more work.

IN PRISON... the guard locks and unlocks allthe doors for you;AT WORK... you must carry around a secu-rity card and open all the doors for yourself.

IN PRISON... you can watch TV and playgames;AT WORK... you get fired for watching TV andplaying games.

IN PRISON... you get your own toilet;AT WORK... you have to share

IN PRISON... they allow your family andfriends to visit;AT WORK... you can’t even speak to your fam-ily.

IN PRISON... all expenses are paid by the tax-payers with no work required;AT WORK... you get to pay all the expensesto go to work and then they deduct taxesfrom your salary to pay for prisoners.

IN PRISON... you spend most of your life look-ing through bars from inside wanting to getout.AT WORK... you spend most of your time want-ing to get out and go inside bars.

IN PRISON... there are wardens.AT WORK...they are called managers.

But cheer up, becauseIN PRISON... you have to stay all the time.AT WORK...you get to go home sometimes.

Prison vs. Work

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25Second Quarter 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT: BOARD PASSERS

Agunos, Raymond F.Aqui, Isabel A.Asmin, Sheila Gay Z.Aurelio, Jemuel B.Azurin, Jezreel B.Ballucan, Alma W.Bayaca, Derlynne T.Cadaoas, Danette C.Cardinio, Maria Aloysia L.Cayat, Froilaline P.Cayat, Nicolas A.De Guzman, Arlene P.De Guzman, Elizabeth C.De Guzman, Marivic L.Dela Cruz, Phia L.Domingo, Divina D.Estocapio, Jennifer A.Eslava, Janice N.Fajardo, Leizel L.Felipe, Michelle S.Galanta, Ferningga R.Gali, Cherry Belle L.Gines, Ana Marie L.Ginez, Lloyd M.Lacanilao, Eunice B.Lapicto, Jone L.

NursesExamination: June 10 & 12, 2001

SLU Passing Rate = 52/54 = 96.29%National Passing Rate = 2,405/4,430 54.28%

Layog, Ivy L.Ligutan, Emerita C.Macarangkat, Sagola B.Magantino, Maud T.Malag, Florence S.Martinez, Bernadette O.Medrano, Jayson V.Merestela Ma. Janice R.Navarro, Rebecca J.Ocampo, Dennis Joselito C.Pacleba, Josef Paul B.Pangasinan, Carmela C.Pascua, Karen C.Piamonte, Jeremi John L.Rasing, Melanie G.Reginaldo, Paul Addrine T.Salgado, Angelina B.Siadto, Melanie Joy M.Ticwala, Tessie M.Toledo, Janice R.Tongawan, Joan C.Torres, Chrity S.Trajano, Maria Karen G.Uba, Jeanette V.Valera, Leizel B.

N sew rchit ctNew rchit ctsNew ArchitectsNew ArchitectsExamination: January 27-28, 2001

National Passing: 321/896 = 35.8%SLU Passing: 15/16 = 93.75%

Arch. Zaldy Gamlosen Sabling – 4th Place with 84.80Arch. Bambico, Joy Mendoza

Arch. Buenavista, Reyen CustodiaArch. Dela Cruz, Leah Lydia Agpaoa

Arch. Esluzar, Jehrome IsonArch. Fababier, Ferdinand SemillaArch. Gragasin, Anthony PontinoArch. Mapanao, Charlie Sabado

Arch. Nueno, Joseph Christian LoyolaArch. Pimentel, Jave Gollod

Arch. Punzalan, Joefrey Dela CruzArch. Quimson, Carlos Jr. MamuyacArch. Sibelius, Gilbert Jr. TuangcoArch. Soriano, Homer MontemayorArch. Vera, Kristine Aguinaldo

Examination: June 21 to 23, 2001

National Passing: 400/1,085 = 36.86%SLU Passing: 14/29 = 48.27%

Arch. Tony Mark Torres Yañez — 8th Placer with 81.90%Arch. Jonah C. AnonuevoArch. Leiza M. BaradiArch. Gertude B. Blas

Arch. Nelco Paul P. CoquiaArch. Amando G. CortezArch. Roy C. CosmeArch. Eric M. Dalalo

Arch. Maria Rowena O. MirandaArch. Norman D. NoblezaArch. Harland O. Perez

Arch. Divina Ligaya B. RilleraArch. Sheila K. TanArch. Ronilo T. Tinao

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Agomiyeng, Joyce PAmando, Aileen PAngayon, Mercy EBadian, Marina CBalaneg, Alma BCalpase, Melody OCasem, Jennifer CCawalo, Lucresia PDatong, Jenifer BDinamling, Elizabeth LDumpayan, Jane OEsguerra, Jeffrey VGacuya, Mary Elizabeth BGano, Glenda DGano, Ma Theresa C

Social WorkExamination: June 2001

SLU Passing Rate = 30/32 = 93.75%National Passing Rate = 47%

Gonzales, Ma Lourdes Ermina VIndopia, Mario DInhumang, Jo Ann BInso, Leslie FLangagan, Cynthia BMendaros, Maria Dolores DPublico, April Ella BPuroc, Dominga CRamos, Sherlyn SSarmiento, Peachy ATayaban, Wilfreda ATico, Madily DVenancio, Marvinson PWadingan, Ruby B

Cortez, Imelda M. — 6th Place

Abille, Karen M.Advincula, Faye D.Almazan, Mona Rolaida E.Ayan, Davie Lynne Joy Marie A.Batay-an, Rhoda D.Bautista, Emelie Grace J.Biag, Janice A.Bonamy, Obey B.Cabana, Ma. Cristina C.Cabansag, Melanie Jean A.Cabinto, Shirley P.Cano, Rizalina, V.Casipit, Aileen F.Cawis, Darny Lyn A.Cutiyog, Pristine Mae M.Dalog, April Dalome Y.De Guzman, Evelyn G.Degay, Valentina D.Dog-ap, Clarita P.Espejo, Joahnna Claire O.Espejo, Marc Steven V.Garcia, Jennifer M.Gavina, Joan D.Gaviran, Lorilyn M.Gullon, Kathleen L.Haluag, Grace B.Ignacio, Allan Rey Martin G.Jarlego, Aurora L.Jose, Alpha Joy M.Judan, Myra R.Kub-ao, Everlyn Ruth D.Labadia, Sherlyn A.Lao, Karen Pamella T.Las Marias, Happy V.Legaspina, Domine Anne A.

BS PharmacyExamination: July 3-4, 2001

SLU Passing Rate = 69/69 = 100%National Passing Rate = 996/1574 = 63.27%

Lim, Joanna C.Makabenta, Maria Rizzah R.Manalaysay, Oneida A.Marquez, Marilou S.Mas, Michelle D.Matabang, Vanessa C.Mira, Charisse D.Miranda, Rowena P.Modino, Annabelle F.Padilla, Christian P.Padua, Jo-ann C.Pagoso, Noreen Grace S.Pagsolingan, Ellen B.Pal-laya, Jocelyn A.Panayo, Joel M.Paragas, Melanie S.Pilacan, Debbie Ann D.Primicias, Jo Loie Soccor C.Pumecha, Mariel Kapla-an B.Quitaleg, Elaine Grace N.Renomeron, Lynnette B.Sacramento, Julie D.Sales, Ma Lutgarda M.San Jose, Madonna C.Sibal, Ruthess C.Singwa, Deborrah A.Soho, Sunshine S.Solanzo, Laila I.Soliman, Jena L.Soriano, Yvonne J.Sta Cruz, Kristal J.Tandoc, Christina L.Ventican, Charisma M.Vidal, Sheila G.

Cajucom, Marion R. — 9th Place


Abines, Jocelyn B.Agbayani, Jesus G.Agbisit, Richardson G.Agmata, Alexis R.Andayan, Anselmo E.Apil, Rebecca Y.Astudillo, Patrick F.Balbin, Ronella M.Cajigan, Jr. Julio T.Corpuz, Lilian Marie B.Cruz, Ira Fritzie C.Cruz, Roderick M.Dayoan, Alwyn Y.De Guzman, Jempsum Peter V.De La Cruz, Joy Marie Frances C.Dicang, Peter Mauris T.Diga, Dar A.Dumpayan, Gaslito A.Duque, Hansel Angelito M.Escalada, Gay T.Espiritu, Maria Rowena R.Esquejo, Rosario Rhea Mea R.Gumnad, Yasha Filomena C.Kindipan, Edmond M.Laigo, Francis Xavier R.Lazaro, Leo Neal Y.Limayog, Rosemary G.

Lopez, Sherwin R.Malicdem, Myra S.Mangibin, Bonifacio B.Manlong, Ely Grace U.Marfil, Cyril D.Marinas, Genaro F.Mendoza, Cristina C.Montefalco, Mila Mae G.Morales, Ivan Kim B.Ortiz, Glenda T.Osting, Edgar V.Pahati, Michelle A.Paredes, Jr. Jaime A.Patacsil, Jeniifer G.Querubin, John Rey D.Ravanzano, Remarque L.Rivera, Ferdinand S.Someyden, Fritz Bon-Bon A.Soriano, Christopher A.Tade, Ruflyne N.Tagay, Maila V.Tan, Wilbert L.Torio, Joemar C.Trinidad, Victor Pablo C.Valdez, Jr. Gaudencio G.Vinluan-Campol, Eugenia C.Wales, Caroline B.

Aquino, Pedro Jr. E.Balangen, Aldrin D.Balidoc, Brenda M.Ballatong, Noel V.Belingon, Jeff G.Berto, Clifton A.Bolislis, Maridel C.Buasen, Hansen P.Cabang, Jefferson P.Calpito, Noriel C.Consolacion, Richard L.Cruz, Peter Paul U.Dairo, Michael III C.Dionisio, Leonides G.Galgalan, Shirley B.Igama, Rodelio C.Isidro, Angelito C.

Lopez, Montano B.Macay, Lorna B.Montero, Danilo G.Nessia, Allan R.Nueva-Espana, James Eleazar I.Orpilla, Christopher A.Osha, Heintje C.Paragas, Sidney C.Palaganas, Richard G.Pascua, Gerald A.Pascua, Roberto D.Piluden, Fe A.Ramo, May Jane D.Rillorta, Alma P.Valena, Earnest C.Visaya, Helen O.

CIVIL ENGINEERESExamination: May 18, 2001

National Passing: 1098/3073 = 35.73%SLU Passing: 33/46 = 71.739%

Engr. Joy V. AbelleraEngr. Pedro E. Angog, Jr.Engr. Frankie M. AysonEngr. Perlito C. BansagEngr. Donova Riel R. BatacEngr. Eric D. BautistaEngr. Rommel P. BernabeEngr. Alberto A. Bumal-o, Jr.Engr. Fortunato S. CabalEngr. Victor A. CadosEngr. Gideon E. CaroyEngr. Jonel C. ConsueloEngr. Mayo L. CoyupanEngr. Reynaldo D. Daclan, Jr.Engr. Dionisio P. DaquiganEngr. Arvin Q. Dela CruzEngr. Eric O. DilanEngr. Loreto P. DoriaEngr. Marlon S. DucatEngr. Hilario B. Ebarola, Jr.Engr. Cornelio B. EgtapenEngr. Francis V. EspinosaEngr. Mark G. Florendo

MECHANICAL ENGINEERSExamination: April 2& 3, 2001

National Passing: 712/1582= 45.006%SLU Passing: 46/61= 75.41%

Engr. Sato D. Saya-an — 7th Placer

Engr. Ronnel T. GamboaEngr. Johnny L. LaoyanEngr. Glenn E. LopezEngr. Richard L. MadriagaEngr. Rolly B. MaguilaoEngr. Prospero T. Mataba, Jr.Engr. Ramilo B. MeladEngr. Leonides S. NavaltaEngr. Joel B. OloanEngr. Joseph A. QuintoEngr. Jessie R. RiveraEngr. Jay C. RosarioEngr. Renato C. SerranoEngr. Luciano A. TanEngr. Nelson A. TewacEngr. Jayson T. TolentinoEngr. Marvin C. TorioEngr. Gaspar G. TuguinayEngr. Lorenzo L. UliganEngr. Alan E. VelascoEngr. Ronaldo C. YangatEngr. Johnny R. Zarate

SLU was the no. 1 school for those with 60 and above numberof examinees.

Angeles, Feladel B.Balbin, Soji M. — 16th PlaceBergonia, Catherine M.De Vera, Mario N.Dumlao, Antonino Jr. D.Esperanza, Marla A.

New Chemical EngineersExamination: May 8-10, 2001National Passing 41.41 %

Frialde, Raul M.Millare, Cherry L.Santana, Denis L.Suguitan, Maricar B.Trinidad, Cheryl B.

Successful Bar ExamineesSLU Passing Rate = 29.67%National Passing Rate = 20%

Geodetic EngineersExamination: July 9 to 10, 2001

National Passing: 163/404 = 40.35%SLU Passing: 4/4 = 100%

Engr. Teresita Corpuz BinongcalEngr. Rogelio Pan-oy ChaclagEngr. Franklin Mirador Millado

Engr. Mary Ann Dela Cruz Segundo

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BS Radiologic TechnologyExamination: June 7-8, 2001SLU Passing: 5/5 = 100%

National Passing 249/657 = 37.89 %

Aplosen, Apryll Jean M.Balangue, Leila Marie B.

Bolislis, Jovelyn D.Igana, Virgilio P.


Engr. Rafael M. ArcangelEngr. Jessie L. BaatenEngr. Crestilito BautistaEngr. Jackson G. Big-asanEngr. Hildon Val T. BudtanEngr. Arnold Noel T. CabbigatEngr. Howeel C. CaladoEngr. Harold Abel G. CalicaEngr. Arjim M. CalidguidEngr. Roderick A. CamatEngr. Florante L. CogoyEngr. Danilyn Vivian P. Del RosarioEngr. Jimmy G. DepalogEngr. Israel L. DontoganEngr. Lesmer G. EvascoEngr. Jesse Mar T. Fallorin

Electrical EngineersExamination: April 23-25, 2001

SLU Passing: 33/51 = 64.7%National Passing: 519/1446 = 35.89%

Engr. Anthony L. Patacsil — 4th Place (88.40%)

Engr. Vicente B. Figueroa Jr.Engr. Lean S. MacabaleEngr. Benedicto R. MamaysonEngr. Emmanuel D. MarianoEngr. Ella L. MarreroEngr. Ricky P. MolanoEngr. Francis Xavier R. NavalEngr. Roy P. OlaticEngr. Clayton Q. ParasEngr. Dennis Carlo B. SabadoEngr. Joseph B. SagandoyEngr. Melvin P. SerranoEngr. Richard P. TanEngr. Francisco G. TanglaoEngr. June B. TindoEngr. Edwin T. Ventura

c t s ee t c a m c n neect c a m c t ns neeElectronics and Communications EngineersElectronics and Communications EngineersExamination: April 2& 3, 2001

National Passing: 914/1,903 = 48%SLU Passing: 71/123 = 57.7%

Engr. Vernon Filamer M. AbelleraEngr. Venbien J. AbrigoEngr. Jay E. AcostaEngr. Rhea Vona S. AguEngr. Ana Virginia V. AgustinEngr. Joel A. AlcantaraEngr. Ernesto B. Astrero Jr.Engr. Ray L. BalangcodEngr. Gayleen F. BalloguingEngr. Bienvenido A. Balweg Jr.Engr. Monamie Cherry S. BarrientosEngr. Aldren A. BarrogaEngr. Jeffrey C. BausonEngr. Edward C. BustilloEngr. Nancy H. BuyuccanEngr. Harold Abel G. CalicaEngr. Nathaniel M. CamposEngr. Joe Ryan F. CasugaEngr. Grace Anne Z. CortezEngr. Raul Q. CostalesEngr. Joseph Reuben D. CruzEngr. Jojo G. De PeraltaEngr. Veralex D. De VeraEngr. Johnny C. Dela Cuadra Jr.Engr. Aleli U. FactoraEngr. Bernard Isagani S. FernandezEngr. Benzon T. FlorendoEngr. Melanie D. GamboaEngr. Kennedy B. GanancialEngr. Geofrey R. GonzaloEngr. Belmar C. GuarinEngr. Rhoda W. GulengEngr. Jason J. JimenoEngr. Renelle G. LirioEngr. Darwin C. LucenaEngr. Peter P. Magliba

Engr. Marvin S. ManzanoEngr. Jefferson L. MaramagEngr. Michelle E. MateoEngr. Jennifer B. MendozaEngr. Joel T. MendozaEngr. Charles Ian S. MontemayorEngr. Ryan H. NalupaEngr. Mary Grace S. NovelasEngr. Cheyenne S. PanlasiquiEngr. Lee Fred V. PascualEngr. Isaac Brian E. PimentelEngr. Emmanuel G. PoligEngr. Manuel G. RamosEngr. James M. RayrayEngr. Jonathan L. RetratoEngr. Pierre Henri C. ReyesEngr. Bryan C. RuizEngr. Julius G. SanchezEngr. Archie R. SantiagoEngr. Virgil C. SavedraEngr. Anthony Ryan V. SiapnoEngr. Benjie D. SoqueEngr. Wellie L. SuguitanEngr. Duffie P. TalomaEngr. Florante D. TamayoEngr. Geronimo G. TangibEngr. Paul Anthony R. TolosaEngr. Dante C. VallesEngr. Jose Gerald G. VenturaEngr. Rodrigo A. VicenteEngr. Arlie P. VillanuevaEngr. Sherryl F. VillanuevaEngr. Chiara Angela R. WarrenEngr. Reginald M. WongEngr. Reynaldo E. Zarate

Aboli, Presentacion M.Antolin, Shyrel A.Ariaga, Marites L.Astudillo, Edward B.Astudillo, Rommel A.Balingao, Sulvia Girlee S.Barrozo, Milobel S.Belandres, Marnelli A.Cal-agan, Leodegario Jr. M.Calimlim, Victor Ryan B.Calub, Chrizaline H.Cambri, Romar B.Cayabo, ErwinCorpuz, Rommel L.Corpuz, Shalimar M.Costales, Bryan Anthony S.Cudia, Marvin R.Dalanao, Heidiliza G.Dolique, Estelita M.Doria, Joana A.Estabillo, Marian B.Faustino, Jennelyn T.Ferrer, Desiree B.Ferrer, Jenette P.Gaboten, Marilyn B.Galvez, Marie Bernadette C.

Gil, Angelita C.Hermogino, Joy O.Javier, Jerus Israel M.Kinchalos, Regelyn VillaLaban, Augustin III P.Lopez, Flordeliza C.Lozada, Grace B.Macanas, Rhea R.Magat, Rafaelita Y.Mendegorin, Michelle M.Molina, Denny V.Novencido, Myla PrincessPerez, Jo-anne A.Querimit, Salvador C.Ramos, Benjamin Jr. L.Rayco, Rosalyn C.Reyes, RaquelSampaga, Jennifer T.Siapno, Rhennette O.Tolentino, Melody B.Tumpap, Mary Ann D.Unciano, Rodel C.Velasco, Rhea S.Vidad, Neyzhel O.Vidal, Mark AnthonyZaradulla, Michelle E.

Certified Public AccountantExamination: May 2001

National Percentage Passing: 1020/5958 = 17.12%SLU Percentage Passing: 53/144 = 36.80%

Roderick F. Ildefonso16th Place

Ayam, Remedios A.Badongen, Daisy C.Bulaqui, Dinah C.Cacanindin, Kerwin Dan C.Canda, Berly C.Caramat, Marianne E.Cid, Flordeliza B.Dag-o, Cheryl N.Davac, Carlo L.Estigoy, Stephanie R.Farnican, Shiela V.Galvelo, Maria Morena O.Lagera, Archie J.Langit, Florence D.Libatique, Xie Danilo Jr. C.Lopez, Herschel M.

Medical TechnologyExamination: March 12-13, 2001

SLU Passing: 31/33 = 93.94%National Passing: 781/1,481 = 52.73%

Luna, Rogelio Jr. M.Malawis, Andres G.Molina, Marie M.Molano, Lorie Anne S.Rano, Lea Fe G.Reglos, Emerlyn C.Rullan, Aurora U.Rumias, Loi Marie E.San Jose, Julie M.Tambalo, Gerald O.Tamisen, Lovely R.Tolentino, Catherine C.Trinidad, Kathleen T.Tumapang, Vera Joy A.Tumayan, Dolores C.

SLU was rated No. 1 by PRC for exemplary performance

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PICRO: Congratulations for winning a very presti-gious award from the Supreme Court and theFoundation for Judicial Excellence. How do youfeel being a recipient of this award?

Judge Cabato-Cortes: I am very happy indeed. Ibelieve that I was chosen on the basis ofmerits.

P:How was the Search for the Centennial Judges done?JCC: It was a year-long search that started from

the municipal and city trial courts up tothe provincial and regional trial courts,and then the nominations were submit-ted to the Supreme Court and the Foun-dation for Judicial Excellence. They askedfor a lot of documentation of a nominee’sperformance as a judge and a court em-ployee.

P: What were the criteria that you must have met mostsatisfactorily that resulted to your being chosenas the Centennial Judge?

JCC: A nominee was asked to submit 5 sets ofcriminal decisions, 5 sets of civil cases de-cisions, speeches (if any), resolutions andorders of significance. Fortunately, I had all these.

They also looked into the nominee’s performance in termsof introducing innovations to uplift the image of the judi-ciary. Maybe they also considered my having been an awardeeof a “Judicial Excellence Award” in 1997 as an OutstandingMunicipal Trial Court, given by then Chief Justice Andres R.Narvaza.

P: Please tell us about your education, where did you finish your law studies,and your other law-related works?

JCC: I am a Louisian through and through. I finished my Bachelorof Arts (AB) at Saint Louis University in 1963. Then I got mydegree for the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), again,at SLU in 1968. Then I proceeded to finish law and got myLl.B in 1979 still at SLU. In 1980, I passed the Bar. I taught atSLU’s College of Engineering and Architecture until 1983.From 1983 to the present, I have been teaching at the Col-lege of Law of SLU. From 1981 to February of 1987, I was aProsecutor, and then, from 1987 (on February 21, to be ex-act) to the present, I have been a Trial Judge in this Sala,Branch IV, Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC).

P: What are your opinions about the on-going plunder case against the formerPresident, his son, and other associates. How will it contribute to theenhancement of our judicial system and jurisprudence ?

JCC: I have not seen the pieces of evidence myself. My only sourceof information about this case are the newspapers. I’d rathernot comment on this first. Let the judges concerned be theones to resolve it based on their findings. I believe thoughthat this case will prosper and go into the Sandigan Bayan.Regarding our Judicial System, we have a good judicial sys-

I b ru i ad atIluminada Cabato-Corttes � SLU Alumna, SLU College of Law Professor,Baguio City Trial Court Judge, and the nation�s Centennial Judge

tem. There are some areas in the judicial system that needto be improved. But the system is good. The people whoimplement the system – they are the causes of the delay ofthe delivery of justice. This is the human factor in our judi-cial system.

P: Can you tell us your observation about SLU College of Law. Anything youwant to see improved here ?

JCC: We need to inculcate the values of dedication and commit-ment in our educators. As educators, can we truly conveythe subject matter to our students considering the true situ-ation of our people. Take, for example, how we do inciden-tal teaching on the principle that “one is considered inno-cent until proven guilty” when some police officers appre-hend somebody already assumed guilty until he is proveninnocent. I call this “selective treatment”. Is there a cure tothis? I think so. We have to start from within. Every judge,every police should look into this matter. Including our lawschools.

P: Tell us about your family.JCC: It may be said that I belong to a family of lawyers. My mother,

Floresca Padilla, was a simple housewife, but my father,Federico L. Cabato, was a lawyer and became a Judge herein Baguio until his retirement. My eldest brother, FernandoP. Cabato, is a judge in Benguet. My husband, Reynaldo A.Cortes, finished law in Ateneo and is presently a private lawpractitioner. I have 2 children. My son, Frederick, an ABPolitical Science graduate, is now working as a governmentemployee at the Register of Deeds here in Baguio. My daugh-ter, Joy Marie, took law, and she had just passed the Bar last May,and now, is working with the Court of Appeals.

PICRO interviewed Judge Iluminada Cabato-Corteson June 25, 2001 at her Office at Branch IV, MTTC, Baguio City. This is a transcription of that interview.

�Awardee: Centennial Judge� given this year by the Philippine Supreme Court and theFoundation for Judicial Excellence

Judge Iluminada Cabato-Cortes in her office (Photo: PICRO)

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